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EF06 ZHW

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZHW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,096 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 5 May 2022 53,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,799 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 53,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 48,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,734 miles

front brake discs slight wear

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,832 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,345 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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EF06 ZHW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF06 ZHW, 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 EF06 ZHW registered?

EF06 ZHW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is EF06 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 ZHW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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