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N3 LGG

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,380 mi
Last recorded37,380 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,380 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 37,349 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 20,107 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 13,205 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 10,933 miles

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

double no plates fitted

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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N3 LGG 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 N3 LGG, 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 N3 LGG registered?

N3 LGG is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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