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LJ57 FKF

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 FKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 66,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,414 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 61,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,152 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge / 2.5mm across the centre 3/4

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge/3mm across the centre 3/4

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 21 Oct 2020 55,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge / 2.5mm across the centre 3/4

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge/3mm across the centre 3/4

all tyre valves perished

Pass 3 May 2019 45,928 miles

cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to get low on tread

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2018 40,860 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 40,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,182 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,780 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

Fail 17 Dec 2013 27,565 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

offside front tyre perished in treads

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,298 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,791 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,916 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)

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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LJ57 FKF is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ57 FKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 FKF registered?

LJ57 FKF is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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