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K1 ENL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,468 mi
Last recorded72,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 ENL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,468 miles

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,959 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure Moving on securing bolts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc insecure Moving on securing bolts (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,848 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2021 68,846 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted ( loose ) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 66,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,243 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,117 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 28,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,501 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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K1 ENL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 K1 ENL, 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 K1 ENL registered?

K1 ENL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is K1 ENL safe to buy?

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