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EK08 EXP

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,918 mi
Last recorded89,918 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 89,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 89,031 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,711 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 79,795 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,811 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,392 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,872 miles

Both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,126 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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EK08 EXP is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EK08 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK08 EXP?

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What year was EK08 EXP registered?

EK08 EXP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EXP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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