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KA57 ZVJ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ZVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,013 miles

E/M/L light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,902 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre - punctured and has small cut to inner shoulder

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,287 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,263 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,297 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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KA57 ZVJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KA57 ZVJ, 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 KA57 ZVJ registered?

KA57 ZVJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KA57 ZVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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