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AM57 OZV

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 143,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 143,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in track control arm. Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe, at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 120,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 71,998 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner Joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,042 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,756 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,573 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,929 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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AM57 OZV 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 94.4%.

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 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 AM57 OZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM57 OZV registered?

AM57 OZV is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AM57 OZV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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