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F9 SUM

2007 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,719 mi
Last recorded116,719 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SUM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 116,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 107,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 100,953 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 99,213 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,632 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 27 Apr 2019 71,461 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays

Pass 21 Apr 2018 57,739 miles

both front tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 494,434 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 42,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,918 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,163 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 20,954 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,922 miles

both rear tyres low outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,932 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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F9 SUM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F9 SUM, 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 F9 SUM registered?

F9 SUM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is F9 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 SUM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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