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M33 MLL

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 MLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,903 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 88,492 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,106 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2021 82,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,253 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 80,253 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 75,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to sidewall of nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cover over eng

covers under vehicle

front discs are worn

rear discs are worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,158 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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M33 MLL is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M33 MLL, 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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M33 MLL is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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