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A16 PWX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PWX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split in inner bush [forward arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,543 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,733 miles

Full under tray fitted

Slight movement in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,697 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,705 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 32,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,677 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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A16 PWX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 PWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 PWX registered?

A16 PWX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A16 PWX safe to buy?

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