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OV57 EBM

2007 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,224 mi
Last recorded57,224 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 EBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 57,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 57,223 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2019 50,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,844 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn low inner edge and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,408 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 20,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,419 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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OV57 EBM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV57 EBM, 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

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What year was OV57 EBM registered?

OV57 EBM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 13 October 2007.

Is OV57 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 EBM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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