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E9 XJH

2008 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,857 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 77,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 70,993 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip on Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 57,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 55,157 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 51,570 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 51,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,412 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 40,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 30,242 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,486 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,770 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,727 miles

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 XJH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 XJH registered?

E9 XJH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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