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M3 VFJ

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,673 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 70,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,282 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 68,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 67,214 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,463 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,084 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,983 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,186 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)

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 VFJ is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M3 VFJ?

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What year was M3 VFJ registered?

M3 VFJ is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is M3 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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