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BP08 NZX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,808 mi
Last recorded81,808 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 NZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 72,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,611 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,287 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 25,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BP08 NZX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP08 NZX, 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 BP08 NZX registered?

BP08 NZX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is BP08 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 NZX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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