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C1 BTG

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,563 mi
Last recorded84,563 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 84,563 miles

Front Engine Oil Leak

Fail 8 May 2024 84,552 miles

Nearside Front 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

Front Engine Oil Leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,103 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 79,103 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,852 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

roll cage fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,095 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 63,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect size too small (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 35,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,978 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 29,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,834 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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C1 BTG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C1 BTG, 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 C1 BTG registered?

C1 BTG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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