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LN56 WMM

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,907 mi
Last recorded99,907 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2024 99,907 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,907 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 97,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 97,790 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,815 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,835 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,282 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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LN56 WMM is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LN56 WMM, 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 LN56 WMM registered?

LN56 WMM is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LN56 WMM safe to buy?

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