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LF06 HWO

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,531 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,452 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,052 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 13 Dec 2016 85,877 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Tyre sidewall slightly damaged, nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,712 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Tyre sidewall slightly damaged, nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,173 miles

brake system warning light stays on

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls but not to internal cords

Fail 5 Jan 2015 69,140 miles

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

brake system warning light stays on

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls but not to internal cords

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,629 miles

brake pad wear light on , pads ok

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,910 miles

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

warning lights on instument panel

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,421 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,370 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 29,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HWO is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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