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M3 LBF

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,242 mi
Last recorded48,242 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 48,242 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 May 2018 47,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,916 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 43,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,075 miles

nearside front pads lower than offside front(caliper dust seal missing on inner piston) exact condition of pads unknown

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front pads lower than offside front(caliper dust seal missing on inner piston) exact condition of pads unknown

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,754 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,580 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 25,048 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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M3 LBF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M3 LBF, 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 M3 LBF registered?

M3 LBF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is M3 LBF safe to buy?

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