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MX56 NFG

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,705 mi
Last recorded53,705 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 NFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 53,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,566 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,450 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,952 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,545 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,915 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 39,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2013 28,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 28,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 19,061 miles

front both tyre are cut on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,197 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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MX56 NFG is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX56 NFG, 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 MX56 NFG registered?

MX56 NFG is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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