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FY57 FMM

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,052 mi
Last recorded98,052 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 94,605 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,681 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

O/s rear inner tail light seems a bit dimmer than outer light.

Rear brake disc is corroding.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,681 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear inner tail light seems a bit dimmer than outer light.

Rear brake disc is corroding.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating N/s outer tail light not working. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

N/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge.

O/s rear inner tail light seems a bit dimmer than outer light.

Rear brake disc is corroding.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,771 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,149 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,319 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,095 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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FY57 FMM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY57 FMM, 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 FY57 FMM registered?

FY57 FMM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is FY57 FMM safe to buy?

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