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GJ06 LYH

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,444 mi
Last recorded80,444 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 57,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,860 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,792 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 20,875 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 20,875 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,000 miles

hand brake travel

wipers starting to smear

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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GJ06 LYH is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GJ06 LYH, 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 GJ06 LYH registered?

GJ06 LYH is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GJ06 LYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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