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E19 RJL

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 RJL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,713 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,795 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,694 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,375 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 71,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and split inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge spliting on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,152 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,502 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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E19 RJL is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E19 RJL, 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 E19 RJL registered?

E19 RJL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is E19 RJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 RJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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