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CCH 499

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCH 499
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,734 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to cords at n/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut to cords at n/s/f tyre

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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CCH 499 is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CCH 499, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CCH 499?

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What year was CCH 499 registered?

CCH 499 is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CCH 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCH 499 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CCH 499 have outstanding finance?

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