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V8 OPY

2007 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 85,081 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 75,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,129 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,292 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front undertray broken and hanging down

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,690 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,689 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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V8 OPY is a 2007 BMW M3 in Red 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 V8 OPY, 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 V8 OPY registered?

V8 OPY is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is V8 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 OPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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