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V88 BMM

2007 BMW M3

Brown Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 BMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 99,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 99,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 95,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,214 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake discs are slightly pitted/scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,214 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both catalytic converters missing. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,954 miles

Emissions not tested catalysts removed plus excessive co2 level on basic emissions test failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,326 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,795 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,545 miles

outer part of n/s/r sidelight not working

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,768 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear in inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,104 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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V88 BMM is a 2007 BMW M3 in Brown with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V88 BMM, 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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V88 BMM is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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