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EM03 BMW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,263 mi
Last recorded62,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM03 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,263 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,663 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,705 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped and lightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,124 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 54,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 39,096 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 39,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 32,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,249 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 19,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,789 miles

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 15,782 miles

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

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,183 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

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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EM03 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EM03 BMW, 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 EM03 BMW registered?

EM03 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EM03 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM03 BMW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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