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VX57 XYU

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,152 mi
Last recorded114,152 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 XYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 114,152 miles

Nearside parking brake effort reduced

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - short sections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 114,147 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort reduced

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - short sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 111,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub - close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort reduced

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight at this stage (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, short sections between both brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 109,339 miles

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,388 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,771 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,742 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2012 52,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,060 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,693 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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VX57 XYU is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VX57 XYU, 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 VX57 XYU registered?

VX57 XYU is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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