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L4 LYK

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,064 mi
Last recorded46,064 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 LYK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 46,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 45,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,122 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 44,283 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 43,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,495 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 43,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,979 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,111 miles

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

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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L4 LYK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L4 LYK, 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 L4 LYK registered?

L4 LYK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for L4 LYK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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