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FY57 JHU

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 95,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat not folding forward for rear access but secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 90,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,671 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 89,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,946 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 87,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 86,929 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 86,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,435 miles

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

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

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

Under shields fitted to front and rear

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,966 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,563 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,903 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2010 40,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JHU 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 FY57 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

FY57 JHU is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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