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DAN 31M

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 31M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 133,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,461 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 13 Jun 2023 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,418 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,775 miles

small cut o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,407 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,389 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 117,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 100,344 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,305 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 68,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 62,934 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,607 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 72,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,930 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 62,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 58,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,717 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,716 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,308 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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DAN 31M is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 DAN 31M, 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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DAN 31M is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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