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EU08 ZSR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,162 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 102,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 98,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,374 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,322 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 85,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,102 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 79,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rose joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 69,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,417 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,086 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 45,086 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 31,485 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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EU08 ZSR 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 75%.

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 EU08 ZSR, 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 EU08 ZSR registered?

EU08 ZSR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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