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2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M3 UCN

M3 UCN

2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 86,601 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2007 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
86,601 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
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
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
3999cc
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 clean MOT history, with all recorded tests from 2020 to 2025 resulting in a PASS and no defects listed. The most recent MOT on 2025-09-17 confirmed the vehicle’s roadworthiness at 86,601 miles. No safety-critical issues or advisories were noted in any of the entries, indicating consistent compliance with UK standards. The MOT pattern shows no recurring defects or escalating problems. All tests were passed without mention of repairs, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets legal requirements. The absence of recorded issues over six years of testing implies a stable condition, though this does not guarantee future reliability. The vehicle’s mileage of 86,601 miles for a 19-year-old car is unusually low, averaging 4,558 miles per year. This could reflect either light usage or extended periods of inactivity. Low mileage may lead to hidden risks, such as degraded rubber components, battery drain, or fluid stagnation, but these are not evidenced in the MOT records. The lack of significant mileage growth over recent years (e.g., just 1,312 miles between 2020 and 2025) reinforces the possibility of limited use.

M3 UCN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 86,601 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ 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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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

M3 UCN Mileage History

  1. 19/10/202185,988 mi
  2. 07/01/202386,334 mi+346 mi
  3. 27/08/202486,345 mi+11 mi
  4. 17/09/202586,601 mi+256 mi

Average of roughly 157 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M3 UCN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 15:47
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW M3 (M3 UCN) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

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

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ADVISORY

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