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OY56 DZS

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,802 mi
Last recorded41,802 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DZS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,802 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 41,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 41,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,315 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,744 miles

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,596 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,717 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,247 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,358 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 17,474 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,474 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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OY56 DZS is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY56 DZS, 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 OY56 DZS registered?

OY56 DZS is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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