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AF08 MEA

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 MEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,316 miles

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyre's on 4mm

Fail 20 Nov 2023 97,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyre's on 4mm

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,337 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 70,380 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 70,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 66,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges thin and cuts to side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges thin and cuts to sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges thin and cuts to side wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edges thin and cuts to sidewall

Pass 7 May 2015 56,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,315 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)

both front tyres worn on edges and have age cracks

Fail 12 Feb 2014 53,315 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges and have age cracks

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AF08 MEA is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF08 MEA, 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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AF08 MEA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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