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EF08 CPO

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,183 mi
Last recorded106,183 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 106,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,556 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded , n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,493 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damaged (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

Pass 3 Apr 2015 78,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,265 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,952 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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EF08 CPO is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 CPO, 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 EF08 CPO registered?

EF08 CPO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is EF08 CPO safe to buy?

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