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YR06 WCJ

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,473 mi
Last recorded105,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 WCJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,473 miles

Discs have surface rust

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 100,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,433 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 85,433 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 82,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,558 miles

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

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

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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YR06 WCJ is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR06 WCJ, 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 YR06 WCJ registered?

YR06 WCJ is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is YR06 WCJ safe to buy?

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