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B19 AKN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,993 mi
Last recorded104,993 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 AKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 96,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,466 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer, middle (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have worn inner shoulders

Fail 10 Oct 2015 71,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer, middle (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have worn inner shoulders

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most arm (inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,550 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,689 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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B19 AKN 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 B19 AKN, 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 B19 AKN registered?

B19 AKN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is B19 AKN safe to buy?

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