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MR53 HYL

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,962 mi
Last recorded59,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 HYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 59,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 59,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 59,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 59,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,236 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2015 49,141 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,235 miles

Offside Rear 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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MR53 HYL is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue 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 MR53 HYL, 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

How do I check the history of MR53 HYL?

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What year was MR53 HYL registered?

MR53 HYL is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is MR53 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 HYL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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