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CE08 WMW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

70,221 mi
Last recorded70,221 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 70,221 miles

Diff oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 69,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 69,569 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 9 May 2020 68,108 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 28 Mar 2019 67,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,547 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,547 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,757 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,036 miles

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

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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CE08 WMW 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 93.8%.

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 CE08 WMW, 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 CE08 WMW registered?

CE08 WMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is CE08 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 WMW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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