2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · MT57 SDO
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 99,303 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT57 SDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 99,303 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.
MT57 SDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW M3 (MT57 SDO) between December 2021 and September 2025.
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.
MT57 SDO Mileage History
- 01/12/202187,287 mi
- 25/11/202288,788 mi+1,501 mi
- 28/11/202392,469 mi+3,681 mi
- 25/11/202498,297 mi+5,828 mi
- 26/09/202599,303 mi+1,006 mi
Average of roughly 3,146 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: 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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