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EK56 YHP

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,696 mi
Last recorded29,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 29,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 29,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 29,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 29,607 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis Wheel (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 27,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,247 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,551 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 20,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,437 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,523 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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EK56 YHP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK56 YHP, 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.

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What year was EK56 YHP registered?

EK56 YHP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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