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CV06 LUZ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,660 mi
Last recorded105,660 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 LUZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 104,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 102,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,913 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,985 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 95,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,087 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,105 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

OSF tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,918 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,845 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 61,956 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre is worn low on both edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,943 miles

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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CV06 LUZ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV06 LUZ, 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

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What year was CV06 LUZ registered?

CV06 LUZ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is CV06 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV06 LUZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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