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YY06 YHF

2006 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 YHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,737 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,961 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,617 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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YY06 YHF is a 2006 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY06 YHF, 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 YY06 YHF registered?

YY06 YHF is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 22 August 2006.

Is YY06 YHF safe to buy?

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