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E90 XXX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE90 XXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 81,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,419 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,141 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,430 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 27,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 27,026 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre inner side wall poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has damage to inner side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 15,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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E90 XXX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 E90 XXX, 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 E90 XXX registered?

E90 XXX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is E90 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E90 XXX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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