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GL55 VFY

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,642 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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GL55 VFY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GL55 VFY, 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 GL55 VFY registered?

GL55 VFY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is GL55 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 VFY shows 6 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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