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EN57 LUL

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 LUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 110,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 99,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,271 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 95,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EN57 LUL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN57 LUL, 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 EN57 LUL?

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What year was EN57 LUL registered?

EN57 LUL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is EN57 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 LUL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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