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LR06 ZGK

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,169 mi
Last recorded90,169 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 ZGK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,169 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 87,504 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 87,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 81,521 miles

Nearside Mirror Backing Missing

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,626 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,518 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 74,508 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 72,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Aug 2015 58,963 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2014 56,189 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2014 56,189 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2013 54,001 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2013 54,001 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,186 miles

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & corrode excessivly.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 52,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust section support bracket corrode through nearside gear box.

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & corrode excessivly.

rear brake disc's lipped & wearing up.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,448 miles

front brake pad linning approx 80% worn !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's inner braking surface corrode up on edges !!!

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lightly lipped & wearing !!!

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,593 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,532 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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LR06 ZGK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LR06 ZGK, 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 LR06 ZGK registered?

LR06 ZGK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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