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BL08 EKA

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,912 mi
Last recorded76,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 76,912 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 76,106 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,747 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 21 Feb 2023 70,027 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 60,876 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 60,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,318 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,094 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,733 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,762 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 31,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,282 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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BL08 EKA is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL08 EKA, 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 BL08 EKA registered?

BL08 EKA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 EKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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