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M30 SYE

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,082 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 64,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear wheels slightly distorted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,586 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,163 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)

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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M30 SYE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M30 SYE, 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 M30 SYE registered?

M30 SYE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is M30 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 SYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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