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YF57 CXT

2007 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,121 mi
Last recorded157,121 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 CXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 157,121 miles

Offside Front LED repeater works but is dim

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front LED repeater works but is dim

Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 149,874 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 138,591 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 138,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,239 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,034 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,957 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced also been made slightly smaller and has a slight tint (6.3.4a)

runflat light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,113 miles

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,103 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 56,256 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 41,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,788 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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YF57 CXT is a 2007 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YF57 CXT, 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 YF57 CXT registered?

YF57 CXT is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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