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EF08 XUN

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,918 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,236 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 105,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 105,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,291 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2022 100,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a dry joint making a noise

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 100,525 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a dry joint making a noise

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,540 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,707 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 87,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,531 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,084 miles

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

o/s fron inner steering rack tie rod ball joint is worn,replacement is advised!

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,601 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 XUN is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XUN, 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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EF08 XUN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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