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J111 UCE

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 UCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,152 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 82,483 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp angel eye sidelights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 79,061 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2018 79,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed front and rear (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,648 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 73,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,918 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,663 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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J111 UCE is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J111 UCE, 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 J111 UCE registered?

J111 UCE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is J111 UCE safe to buy?

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