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LJ56 OHN

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 OHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 39,045 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,544 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 38,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,939 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,594 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 36,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,926 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,999 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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LJ56 OHN 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 100%.

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 LJ56 OHN, 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 LJ56 OHN registered?

LJ56 OHN is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is LJ56 OHN safe to buy?

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