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E5 RAH

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,926 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2023 83,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,594 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,139 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,177 miles

Rear both tyres worn close to limit

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,059 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 51,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,950 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 36,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,877 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

Small cut to nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,163 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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E5 RAH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E5 RAH, 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 E5 RAH registered?

E5 RAH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is E5 RAH safe to buy?

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