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AY57 KMV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,696 mi
Last recorded64,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KMV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,696 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,459 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,567 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,491 miles

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 54,491 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,359 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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AY57 KMV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AY57 KMV, 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 AY57 KMV registered?

AY57 KMV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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