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CX08 ESN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ESN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,337 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,604 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,564 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,799 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 getting low

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,433 miles

slight movement to n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,339 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth & nearly bald on inner edges

unable to see some testable items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,339 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth & nearly bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth & wearing thin on edges

unable to see some testable items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,684 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 ESN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX08 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

CX08 ESN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 ESN safe to buy?

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