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M33 BKW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,522 mi
Last recorded101,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 BKW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 101,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 99,344 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,290 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,582 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 96,582 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 95,958 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 91,828 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,941 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,941 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,050 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 63,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,242 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,328 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BKW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BKW, 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 M33 BKW registered?

M33 BKW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M33 BKW safe to buy?

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