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M3 YFM

2007 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,901 mi
Last recorded87,901 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 87,901 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 87,901 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 87,800 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 87,800 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 83,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,173 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,387 miles

OSF tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2011 59,387 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,611 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 YFM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

M3 YFM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is M3 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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