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T5 LUD

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,969 mi
Last recorded86,969 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 LUD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,969 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 79,057 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,016 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,957 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,507 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,911 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,701 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,699 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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T5 LUD is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T5 LUD, 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

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What year was T5 LUD registered?

T5 LUD is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is T5 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 LUD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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