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YE57 JBV

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,126 mi
Last recorded105,126 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 JBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 105,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,103 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,139 miles

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

exhaust emissions just within limits (lambda)

slight blow on offside central exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2022 99,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

exhaust emissions just within limits (lambda)

slight blow on offside central exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2021 96,204 miles

slight blow on offside central exhaust

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 84,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 76,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,956 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust offside slight blow

Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,505 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,096 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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YE57 JBV is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YE57 JBV, 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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YE57 JBV is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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