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C1 STX

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 STX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,270 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,612 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,562 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,982 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on outer edge

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 51,010 miles

nail in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,703 miles

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,546 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 STX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 STX registered?

C1 STX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is C1 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 STX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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