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CR05 SRM

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR05 SRM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,628 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,632 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 96,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,349 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres have slight cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,801 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,029 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,029 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,625 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,922 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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CR05 SRM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CR05 SRM, 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 CR05 SRM registered?

CR05 SRM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is CR05 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR05 SRM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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