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AX57 AAU

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 138,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 134,920 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 132,432 miles

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

rear sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2020 131,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 124,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,073 miles

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,558 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 92,078 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly [bald inner edges]

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,731 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AX57 AAU is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX57 AAU, 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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AX57 AAU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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