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EJ08 ZVO

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,841 mi
Last recorded115,841 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,841 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Hub rose bush slight play

Nearside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation.

Offside Rear Lower Hub rose bush slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 115,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Hub rose bush slight play

Nearside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Hub rose bush slight play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 112,231 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake lagging in operation

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rearmost hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 104,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,950 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,361 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,947 miles

Front both sides : tyre in poor condition - inner edge wearing / becoming mis-shapen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,728 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,193 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 ZVO 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 93.3%.

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 EJ08 ZVO, 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 ZVO registered?

EJ08 ZVO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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