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CX08 ECZ

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ECZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,393 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,595 miles

engine management light showing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,014 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,449 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 29,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 26,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges,cracking up and low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,775 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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CX08 ECZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 CX08 ECZ, 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 CX08 ECZ registered?

CX08 ECZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is CX08 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 ECZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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