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M3 OTU

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2023 105,278 miles

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 30 Oct 2022 103,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 102,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 97,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both outer sills covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,234 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,864 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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M3 OTU 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 85%.

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 M3 OTU, 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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What year was M3 OTU registered?

M3 OTU is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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