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C14 SEU

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 99,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 95,861 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,861 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,261 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 61,261 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,007 miles

n/s/r tyre trad low 3.5 mm

slight blow at rear exhaust box join

Fail 21 May 2013 49,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre trad low 3.5 mm

slight blow at rear exhaust box join

Pass 15 May 2012 42,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,738 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,648 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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C14 SEU is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C14 SEU, 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 C14 SEU registered?

C14 SEU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is C14 SEU safe to buy?

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