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W7 FOH

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 FOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,573 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 117,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 111,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 84,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 74,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,411 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,388 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,184 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,898 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,242 miles

non-approved tyres fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,250 miles

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

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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W7 FOH is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W7 FOH, 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 W7 FOH registered?

W7 FOH is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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