MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim too high bothsides (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 nearside and offside 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f tyre's sidewall slight damaged
tested in wet conditions
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
NSF Tyre had damage to side wall
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 GCV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 GCV, 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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How do I check the history of EK08 GCV?
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What year was EK08 GCV registered?
EK08 GCV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is EK08 GCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 GCV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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