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AO57 KCA

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,466 mi
Last recorded34,466 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 KCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 34,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advised under trays engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 32,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 29,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,685 miles

advised rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2021 26,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 25,142 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Diffirential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 19,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,581 miles

differential seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2014 15,763 miles

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised sill cover fitted

advised under cover fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers are fitted preventing full inspection of the vehicle sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 10,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 7,088 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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AO57 KCA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AO57 KCA, 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 AO57 KCA registered?

AO57 KCA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is AO57 KCA safe to buy?

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