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EK06 LLU

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 LLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,361 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 59,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,037 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,325 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,648 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,395 miles

slight lip on both front discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,480 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,677 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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EK06 LLU is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EK06 LLU, 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 EK06 LLU registered?

EK06 LLU is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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