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ML53 CKS

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 CKS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,694 miles

Central nearisde exhaust supporting clamp bolt sheared and ratling.

Park brake has passed but requires adjustment

Fail 1 Jul 2026 103,694 miles

Central nearisde exhaust supporting clamp bolt sheared and ratling.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake has passed but requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jun 2025 99,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 99,844 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 96,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,469 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,624 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 85,160 miles

Full Under Trays Fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 84,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,440 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 68,992 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 68,797 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,546 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,717 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,700 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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ML53 CKS is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML53 CKS, 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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ML53 CKS is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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