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EK58 EVR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,833 mi
Last recorded82,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 EVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 74,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,558 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,565 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts/damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,994 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,860 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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EK58 EVR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 EK58 EVR, 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

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What year was EK58 EVR registered?

EK58 EVR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EK58 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 EVR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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