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V888 SJA

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,642 mi
Last recorded132,642 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SJA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 132,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,249 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,515 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,080 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,689 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 129,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2017 127,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 125,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,881 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 120,772 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,015 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,216 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,578 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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V888 SJA is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V888 SJA, 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 V888 SJA registered?

V888 SJA is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is V888 SJA safe to buy?

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