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LJ57 SWY

2007 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyre treads getting low and sidewalls cracking up

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,166 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 85,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,983 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,825 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 63,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,969 miles

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

engine covers fitted

engine under trays fitted

screen washer fluid level light on

side and rear windows tinted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,125 miles

side and rear windows tinted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 28,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,979 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 SWY is a 2007 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

LJ57 SWY is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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