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LJ57 FLN

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,150 miles

Car all covered up underneath

Fail 27 Jan 2025 76,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Car all covered up underneath

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,681 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,024 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Front hub assembly broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,693 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,325 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,706 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2012 23,012 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on the edges

outer sill mouldings fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,278 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,976 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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LJ57 FLN 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 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

LJ57 FLN is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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