2007 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · XBZ 311
2007 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 85,373 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XBZ 311 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2025
- 85,373 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.
XBZ 311 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 (XBZ 311) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
XBZ 311 Mileage History
- 01/05/202280,271 mi
- 08/05/202280,353 mi+82 mi
- 13/06/202382,436 mi+2,083 mi
- 27/06/202483,678 mi+1,242 mi
- 23/08/202585,373 mi+1,695 mi
Average of roughly 1,540 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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