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EU57 BFL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,888 mi
Last recorded51,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 BFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,888 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 51,818 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 37,010 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 7,539 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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EU57 BFL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU57 BFL, 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.

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What year was EU57 BFL registered?

EU57 BFL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is EU57 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU57 BFL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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