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EJ08 USZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,088 mi
Last recorded52,088 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 USZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,088 miles

TPM on

covers fitted obscuring some components

spongy brake pedal

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2024 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

washers very weak-suggest further investigation

Fail 5 Sep 2024 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,412 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,056 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 34,056 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 28,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 11,078 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,892 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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EJ08 USZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ08 USZ, 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 EJ08 USZ registered?

EJ08 USZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is EJ08 USZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 USZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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