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AFZ 9730

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 9730
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking up on sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak cam cover gasket areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear height sensor link arm balljoint seized

rear differential casing corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor link arm is broken off/missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower front arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play lower arm outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak cam cover gasket areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear height sensor link arm balljoint seized

rear differential casing corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 92,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - poss cam cover gaskets? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower outer rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential casing corroded

Rear driveshafts starting to corrode

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls front of wheel arch liner on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front brake warning wire detached from brake pad

Oil leak, but not excessive slight - poss cam cover gaskets? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower outer rose joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential casing corroded

Rear driveshafts starting to corrode

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 89,058 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad. hanging down

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad, hanging down

rear subframe is corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2023 89,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad. hanging down

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad, hanging down

rear subframe is corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 85,774 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad(hanging loose)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad(hanging loose)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 82,400 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 80,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,557 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 56,217 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,896 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AFZ 9730 is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 59,590 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AFZ 9730, 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 19 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFZ 9730 registered?

AFZ 9730 is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AFZ 9730 safe to buy?

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