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YL55 WJA

2006 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 79,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,310 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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YL55 WJA is a 2006 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YL55 WJA, 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 YL55 WJA registered?

YL55 WJA is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is YL55 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 WJA shows 9 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 YL55 WJA have outstanding finance?

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