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LF55 WTL

2006 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 WTL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,245cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,771 miles

All coil springs are very loose on their mountings when the vehicle is fully raised but do return to their correct location without assistance when the vehicle is lowered.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 72,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All coil springs are very loose on their mountings when the vehicle is fully raised but do return to their correct location without assistance when the vehicle is lowered.

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)

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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LF55 WTL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF55 WTL, 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 LF55 WTL registered?

LF55 WTL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF55 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 WTL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF55 WTL have outstanding finance?

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