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BW08 XKE

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,017 miles

non standard seats and belts

rear seats removed at time of test

unable to RBT due to low vehicle, decel test performed

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,202 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,663 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 88,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 88,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,083 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,953 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,994 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 54,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,244 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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BW08 XKE is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 BW08 XKE, 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 BW08 XKE registered?

BW08 XKE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is BW08 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 XKE 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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