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M321 GJH

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 GJH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,133 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 96,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low self leveling (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,312 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm broken (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer bush excessively worn (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on.

oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,444 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,752 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,698 miles

ADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,745 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,387 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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M321 GJH 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 75%.

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 M321 GJH, 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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M321 GJH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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