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AE08 RTU

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,131 mi
Last recorded266,131 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RTU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 266,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 249,543 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 249,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 241,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damper control fault

Pass 25 May 2019 216,093 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 216,093 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2018 196,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 196,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 174,979 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 152,528 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 152,528 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 132,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Wiperblades smear

Fail 8 May 2015 132,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Wiperblades smear

Fail 17 May 2014 112,099 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 112,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2013 90,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 70,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,398 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 RTU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE08 RTU, 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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AE08 RTU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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