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M33 VBM

2007 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,306 mi
Last recorded130,306 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 130,306 miles

only 2 seats

Pass 19 Mar 2025 121,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

only 2 seats

Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,084 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2023 100,301 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 96,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,634 miles

Front washer jets poor

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 92,153 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from steering rack area

Fail 18 Mar 2020 92,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise from steering rack area

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,394 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,258 miles

Exhaust noisy close to excessive (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner wheelarch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner wheelarch (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust noisy close to excessive (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 68,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,182 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,659 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,139 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 VBM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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