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BO53 RAD

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 RAD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,494 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,492 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,570 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 82,568 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 81,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,816 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,688 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,579 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

slight play in n/s/r back suspension arm

slight play in o/s/r rear upper suspension arm

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,579 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

slight play in n/s/r back suspension arm

slight play in o/s/r rear upper suspension arm

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,987 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 55,907 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,020 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,283 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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BO53 RAD is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BO53 RAD, 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 BO53 RAD registered?

BO53 RAD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is BO53 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 RAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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