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LK56 LNY

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 LNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,190 miles

Fuel cap Seal deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap Seal deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,641 miles

Fuel cap Seal deteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 88,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,727 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 695,584 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,836 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 51,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,248 miles

Brake pad sensor light is on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 38,121 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,224 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,932 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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LK56 LNY is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LK56 LNY, 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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LK56 LNY is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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