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EN57 OSD

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,060 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,076 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 67,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge through to inner plys (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,565 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge / splits in the tread

Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,074 miles

osf,nsf,osr and nsr brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,776 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,476 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,065 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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EN57 OSD is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN57 OSD, 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 EN57 OSD registered?

EN57 OSD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is EN57 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 OSD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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