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LA06 CGX

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,972 mi
Last recorded77,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 CGX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 77,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 77,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,245 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 71,487 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,103 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,027 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,880 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,104 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 53,924 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 15 Aug 2011 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 26 Apr 2011 51,931 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

osf fog lamp cracked

osr tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall not down to cords

Pass 14 May 2010 44,018 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,032 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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LA06 CGX is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LA06 CGX, 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 LA06 CGX registered?

LA06 CGX is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 6 July 2006.

Is LA06 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 CGX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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