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FP06 HCL

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 HCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,194 miles

maintance grease on n/s front to rear brake pipes

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

maintance grease on n/s front to rear brake pipes

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,857 miles

front tyres worn [advise change now ]

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,981 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes pitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,789 miles

E,M,L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs badly lipped

engine management warning lamp illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs badly lipped

engine management warning lamp illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,404 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,878 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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FP06 HCL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP06 HCL, 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 FP06 HCL registered?

FP06 HCL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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