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E3 BWM

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 81,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 81,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,445 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 30,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,452 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,154 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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E3 BWM is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E3 BWM, 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 E3 BWM registered?

E3 BWM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is E3 BWM safe to buy?

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