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LA08 EAC

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EAC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills cover fitted

under tray + engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Dec 2019 73,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,540 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,492 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,525 miles

Nearside Rear cut on side wall tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,404 miles

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 17 Nov 2014 51,101 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,793 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,510 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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LA08 EAC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA08 EAC, 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 LA08 EAC registered?

LA08 EAC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LA08 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 EAC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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