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AE08 KCW

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 75,599 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2025 73,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 72,369 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,184 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected - new pads fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hoses ferrules (metal fittings) corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroding

chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,769 miles

Offside Front side repeater indicator pale

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear subframe corroding

brake pad warning lit on dash - brake pads within limits

chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 64,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,817 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,867 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,641 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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AE08 KCW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE08 KCW, 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 AE08 KCW registered?

AE08 KCW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is AE08 KCW safe to buy?

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