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E14 LOT

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,238 mi
Last recorded55,238 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 LOT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 55,238 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 55,217 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,848 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,863 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDE ON REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,393 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,480 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 35,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,872 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,360 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,682 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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E14 LOT is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E14 LOT, 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 E14 LOT registered?

E14 LOT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is E14 LOT safe to buy?

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