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EJ57 SOH

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,944 mi
Last recorded67,944 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 SOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 67,944 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 66,483 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,703 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 64,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,817 miles

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

both front tyres have age related cracks

both rear tyres have tears in the tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords

whining noise from engine requires further investigation

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,195 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 50,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,338 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Noise from NSR wheel area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,944 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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EJ57 SOH 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 EJ57 SOH, 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 EJ57 SOH registered?

EJ57 SOH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 January 2008.

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