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M3 VBF

2007 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,458 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,458 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 29 Sep 2018 62,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres misshapen

Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 44,533 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 40,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,501 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 VBF is a 2007 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

M3 VBF is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is M3 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VBF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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