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M33 ATV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,840 mi
Last recorded99,840 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 ATV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,840 miles

rear seats and seatbelts all removed and roll cage fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,600 miles

all rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 94,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,076 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 91,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,451 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,392 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,670 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,871 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,134 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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M33 ATV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M33 ATV, 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 M33 ATV registered?

M33 ATV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is M33 ATV safe to buy?

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