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LT06 OWA

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,482 mi
Last recorded82,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 OWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,482 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

brake pad warning lamp on

complete underside of vehicle has had a coating of underseal

condition of non visible brake pipes unknown

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,304 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,476 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,839 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 45,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,652 miles

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

exhaust clamp at rear box cracked

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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LT06 OWA is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LT06 OWA, 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 LT06 OWA registered?

LT06 OWA is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LT06 OWA safe to buy?

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