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YP57 JCU

2007 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 JCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 94,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 91,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 87,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 78,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault

Offside Rear slight lift in rear wheel bearing or suspension arm?

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner top bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 63,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner top bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2015 47,115 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 43,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 39,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2013 39,624 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,549 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 29,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,987 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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YP57 JCU is a 2007 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP57 JCU, 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 YP57 JCU registered?

YP57 JCU is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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