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M3 PUU

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front & offside front MacPherson strut top mounts starting to deteriorate

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 Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 83,820 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front & offside front MacPherson strut top mounts starting to deteriorate

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 Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,886 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 82,886 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,427 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,998 miles

All discs corroded and lipped

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,986 miles

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

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

eml on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in wheel bearing (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,018 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

both rear tyres worn low

under body and engine covered

Pass 6 Sep 2014 52,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,889 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,017 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 PUU is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M3 PUU, 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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M3 PUU is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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