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HY06 ELW

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,592 mi
Last recorded71,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ELW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 62,332 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 62,332 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,658 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 51,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,956 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,726 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,395 miles

1) underbody and outer sill covers fitted 2) tyres 225 40 19 fronts 255 35 19 rears

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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HY06 ELW is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HY06 ELW, 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 HY06 ELW registered?

HY06 ELW is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is HY06 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 ELW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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