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LV56 VLY

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,721 mi
Last recorded117,721 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VLY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,721 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 117,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mid to rear join clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 116,868 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 95,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 95,158 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 88,144 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 74,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,243 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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LV56 VLY is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV56 VLY, 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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LV56 VLY is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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