2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · YK57 NSR
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 55,200 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK57 NSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 55,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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YK57 NSR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW M3 (YK57 NSR) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YK57 NSR Mileage History
- 04/02/202248,659 mi
- 03/02/202351,009 mi+2,350 mi
- 29/01/202452,524 mi+1,515 mi
- 07/03/202553,761 mi+1,237 mi
- 24/03/202655,200 mi+1,439 mi
Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: BMW M3
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- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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