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LF06 HWJ

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,107 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 77,962 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 75,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 59,176 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 22 May 2012 59,176 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2011 46,558 miles

exhaust braket to rear silencer broken

Fail 25 May 2011 46,558 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust braket to rear silencer broken

Pass 25 May 2010 34,806 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,692 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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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LF06 HWJ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF06 HWJ, 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 LF06 HWJ registered?

LF06 HWJ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LF06 HWJ safe to buy?

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