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CE58 ZTF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ZTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,079 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 67,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,681 miles

HID washers not working, pre 2009 model

Offside Front brake calliper covered in grease/oil residue

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HID washers not working, pre 2009 model

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front brake calliper covered in grease/oil residue

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,943 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,062 miles

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)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,062 miles

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

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,016 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate lamp on (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 57,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate lamp on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 52,938 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

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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CE58 ZTF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE58 ZTF, 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 CE58 ZTF registered?

CE58 ZTF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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