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ET57 ORV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Other 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 ORV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 83,246 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,530 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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ET57 ORV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET57 ORV, 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 ET57 ORV?

You can check the full history of ET57 ORV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET57 ORV registered?

ET57 ORV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is ET57 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 ORV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET57 ORV have outstanding finance?

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