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AM57 RTZ

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,843 mi
Last recorded17,843 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 RTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,843 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,631 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 16,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,042 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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AM57 RTZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM57 RTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM57 RTZ?

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What year was AM57 RTZ registered?

AM57 RTZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 RTZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM57 RTZ have outstanding finance?

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