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GF06 CXP

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,887 mi
Last recorded44,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 CXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,887 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering rack inner knucle

Fail 1 Jun 2011 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in offside steering rack inner knucle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,797 miles

advise both front tyres slight damage on inside

Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 14,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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GF06 CXP is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF06 CXP, 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 GF06 CXP registered?

GF06 CXP is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GF06 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 CXP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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