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JDM 4Y

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,172 mi
Last recorded155,172 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDM 4Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 155,172 miles

Front number plate of non standard design

all brake discs worn and some face corrosion

external sun strip fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2021 151,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

two rear tyres low

under tray fitted to the car all round

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,114 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 151,114 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2017 131,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2017 131,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 123,582 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 123,582 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 112,437 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 101,590 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out inner shoulder

Fail 9 May 2014 101,590 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn out inner shoulder

Pass 30 May 2013 92,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,723 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,497 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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JDM 4Y is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JDM 4Y, 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 JDM 4Y registered?

JDM 4Y is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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