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LX06 LPL

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,715 mi
Last recorded57,715 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 LPL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,715 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 56,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 55,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,272 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 54,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,407 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 52,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 50,604 miles

under trays

Pass 27 May 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,128 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,128 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 23,401 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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LX06 LPL 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 83.3%.

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 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 LX06 LPL, 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 LX06 LPL registered?

LX06 LPL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LX06 LPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 LPL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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