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V8 XSJ

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,061 miles

Rear rear diff seal leaking

Pass 31 May 2023 100,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm and has cuts in treads but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 96,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking pinion leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Plus warning on central information screen. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,902 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 14 Mar 2018 87,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,188 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Long arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear pad wire disconnected

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 55,070 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,433 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 XSJ is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XSJ, 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 V8 XSJ registered?

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

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