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CA57 TVV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

216,601 mi
Last recorded216,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 216,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 216,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 207,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 204,505 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 204,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 197,948 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Center Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 186,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 178,069 miles

Fuel cap seal perished slightly

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,451 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 156,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 122,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 92,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 67,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,181 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 48,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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CA57 TVV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 CA57 TVV, 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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CA57 TVV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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