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LJ06 CTK

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 CTK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 101,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,263 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

traction control/stability control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad wear warning lamp on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 91,908 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 91,907 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,724 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs bad pitting inner face

rear brake discs bad pitting inner face

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 87,524 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,492 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded, around fuel tank area.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,350 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,339 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 29,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,168 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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LJ06 CTK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ06 CTK, 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 LJ06 CTK registered?

LJ06 CTK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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