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P40 SBM

2007 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 SBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,895 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 78,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,348 miles

Front Metal protective shields behind brake discs becoming loose and rattling.

Rear Rear tyre's worn down to 3mm.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 16,486 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,129 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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P40 SBM is a 2007 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P40 SBM, 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 P40 SBM registered?

P40 SBM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is P40 SBM safe to buy?

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