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EK08 UEE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,497 mi
Last recorded30,497 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,110 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,017 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 15,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside and offside rear tyre outter edges wearing smooth

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

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 UEE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEE, 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 UEE?

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What year was EK08 UEE registered?

EK08 UEE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 UEE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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