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E9 XJW

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 106,609 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,441 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 88,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached casing fractured at lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,987 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,196 miles

Front Upper Engine bay covers fitted

Lower Under trays fitted

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust leak of gases from the o.s middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,484 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,934 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,781 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,616 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,253 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 XJW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E9 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

E9 XJW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is E9 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 XJW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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