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HF55 LKC

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,468 mi
Last recorded76,468 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 LKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,477 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,945 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,652 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,770 miles

nail in o/s front tyre tread

o/s rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake pads possibly over heated at some point

nail in o/s front tyre tread

o/s rear tyre cut in tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,987 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,343 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 58,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear exhaust clamp split but ok

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,267 miles

rear exhaust clamp split but ok

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,668 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,763 miles

all tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 45,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,082 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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HF55 LKC is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HF55 LKC, 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 HF55 LKC registered?

HF55 LKC is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is HF55 LKC safe to buy?

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