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EA08 WXW

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,230 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,205 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,371 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi pipes from body to rear axle assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 75,371 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi pipes from body to rear axle assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,762 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 72,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear. Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,343 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,843 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,862 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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EA08 WXW is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WXW, 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 EA08 WXW registered?

EA08 WXW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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