2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SL57 VVA
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 147,631 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL57 VVA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2025
- 147,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL57 VVA MOT History
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 (SL57 VVA) between November 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SL57 VVA Mileage History
- 23/11/2021143,434 mi
- 29/11/2022146,493 mi+3,059 mi
- 20/01/2024147,423 mi+930 mi
- 13/05/2025147,631 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 1,210 miles per year across 4 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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