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YS56 EZX

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,421 mi
Last recorded39,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 EZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 39,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,931 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 38,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 36,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 35,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 35,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 34,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 34,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 33,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 32,323 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres tread cracking no core showing

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,448 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,213 miles

osf tyre side wall has been kerb damaged and glued back down

Fail 14 Jan 2012 30,213 miles

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

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

osf tyre side wall has been kerb damaged and glued back down

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,151 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 22,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YS56 EZX is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS56 EZX, 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 YS56 EZX registered?

YS56 EZX is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is YS56 EZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS56 EZX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS56 EZX have outstanding finance?

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