2007 BMW M3 · 1,864 MOT tests
2007 BMW M3 reliability
2007 BMW M3s fail 12% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 M3 years (1,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- 12%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M3s: 12.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 71% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 87,173
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,864
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW M3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Brakes2.6%
- Tyres2.5%
- Suspension2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.97%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 0.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.8%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.64%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.58%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (2.41%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (2.15%)
Other years
Every BMW M3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW M3 reliable?
2007 BMW M3s fail 12% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 M3 years (1,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW M3 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.97% of tests), position lamp not working (0.86% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW M3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW M3 shows 87,173 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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