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E9 XJJ

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 103,265 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 96,740 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 96,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre bald on inner edges ... close to chords on nearside ... monitor / change as required soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trace of play felt in rear suspension cannot be identified at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish

Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 74,824 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 70,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,622 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,921 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)

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 XJJ 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

E9 XJJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is E9 XJJ safe to buy?

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