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AO57 HDG

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,022 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 114,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,352 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 104,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,360 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,593 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2020 88,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 88,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 80,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,325 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm, inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,865 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,040 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,936 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 35,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,424 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 34,421 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 29,094 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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AO57 HDG is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO57 HDG, 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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AO57 HDG is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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