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Y30 CSA

2007 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 CSA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 87,285 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 81,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 77,598 miles

headlamp washers inop

high level brake light dim but working

Fail 2 Jan 2019 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlamp washers inop

high level brake light dim but working

Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,945 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,057 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,953 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 43,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,722 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,656 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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Y30 CSA is a 2007 BMW M3 in Silver 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 Y30 CSA, 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 Y30 CSA registered?

Y30 CSA is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is Y30 CSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 CSA 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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