2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · NEZ 5000
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 100,536 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
NEZ 5000 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 100,536 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
NEZ 5000 Mileage History
- 13/10/202198,248 mi
- 24/02/202399,411 mi+1,163 mi
- 24/04/2024100,008 mi+597 mi
- 22/04/2025100,519 mi+511 mi
- 21/06/2025100,536 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NEZ 5000 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 (NEZ 5000) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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