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2007 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · EK07 CFM

EK07 CFM

2007 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2007. Recorded mileage 56,469 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2007 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 13/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
56,469 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
3246cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2007 BMW M3 has a recent MOT result dated 2026-05-15, recorded at 56,469 miles, which shows a PASS with no defects. This is the most recent and cleanest MOT in the history, indicating the vehicle met safety standards at that time. The prior MOTs in 2024 and 2023 also showed PASS with no defects, suggesting a period of stable performance. However, a 2021 MOT on the same date (2021-05-01) reveals a mixed record: one entry shows a PASS with no defects, while another on the same day shows a FAIL due to rear brake pads wearing thin, a worn offside front ball joint, and a non-working windscreen washer. This inconsistency may indicate a repair and retest, but the exact sequence is unclear. The recurring mechanical issues in 2021 highlight potential wear in braking and suspension systems. Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) and a worn front ball joint (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) suggest routine maintenance needs, but these were addressed by 2023, as subsequent MOTs show no defects. The windscreen washer failure (3.5 (a)) is a minor safety issue but not a structural concern. Since 2021, the vehicle has shown no further defects, implying the issues were resolved and the condition has stabilized. The vehicle’s mileage of 56,469 miles over 19 years equates to roughly 2,972 miles per year, which is low for its age.

EK07 CFM Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
  • 56,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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Known faults for BMW M3

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EK07 CFM Mileage History

  1. 23/03/202355,701 mi
  2. 22/03/202456,465 mi+764 mi
  3. 15/05/202656,469 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 244 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

EK07 CFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 16:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW M3 (EK07 CFM) between March 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY