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E9 OCG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 OCG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 112,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 103,049 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2021 94,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,873 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,162 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,792 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,316 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 18,316 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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E9 OCG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E9 OCG, 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 E9 OCG registered?

E9 OCG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is E9 OCG safe to buy?

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