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N88 YEM

2006 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,773 mi
Last recorded71,773 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 YEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 71,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 71,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 71,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 71,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,697 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,099 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,143 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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N88 YEM is a 2006 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N88 YEM, 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 N88 YEM?

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What year was N88 YEM registered?

N88 YEM is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is N88 YEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 YEM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N88 YEM have outstanding finance?

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