2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M3 YJU
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 85,520 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 YJU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2023
- 85,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M3 YJU MOT History
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 (M3 YJU) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M3 YJU Mileage History
- 29/09/202284,616 mi
- 01/10/202284,616 mi
- 23/09/202385,520 mi+904 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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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