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EA08 WXU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,318 mi
Last recorded89,318 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WXU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 89,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,427 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,550 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,748 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,406 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,236 miles

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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EA08 WXU 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 EA08 WXU, 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 EA08 WXU registered?

EA08 WXU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is EA08 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 WXU 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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