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AXZ 6890

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,305 mi
Last recorded105,305 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 6890
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,403 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,385 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,888 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,422 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 69,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,244 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,967 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,153 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 46,267 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,448 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,740 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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AXZ 6890 is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AXZ 6890, 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

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What year was AXZ 6890 registered?

AXZ 6890 is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AXZ 6890 safe to buy?

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