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FY57 XTC

2007 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,663 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,959 miles

Both rear tyres starting perish/crack on tread area.

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 39,959 miles

Both rear tyres starting perish/crack on tread area.

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2012 32,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,694 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,994 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 XTC is a 2007 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

FY57 XTC is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is FY57 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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