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J666 VLK

2007 BMW M3

Green Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW M359,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 VLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 119,092 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 119,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,396 miles

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

towing bracket still in position

Fail 21 May 2024 112,383 miles

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

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

towing bracket still in position

Pass 22 May 2023 100,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,588 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,965 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,773 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,265 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,703 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,147 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 49,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,247 miles

Rear diff has misting of oil

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,245 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,542 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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J666 VLK is a 2007 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J666 VLK, 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 J666 VLK registered?

J666 VLK is a 2007 BMW M3, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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