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EO08 MZZ

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,581 mi
Last recorded44,581 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 MZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 44,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 41,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 38,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,337 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 30,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 29,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 26,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 26,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,070 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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EO08 MZZ 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 EO08 MZZ, 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 EO08 MZZ registered?

EO08 MZZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is EO08 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 MZZ 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.

Does EO08 MZZ have outstanding finance?

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