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YR57 XVV

2007 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 XVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,294 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 68,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,063 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see brake fluid level. .

Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,494 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear exhaust earth straps broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 55,991 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,711 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,955 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,738 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,567 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 17,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YR57 XVV is a 2007 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YR57 XVV, 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 YR57 XVV registered?

YR57 XVV is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is YR57 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 XVV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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