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M33 GWE

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,013 mi
Last recorded146,013 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 GWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 146,013 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 146,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,964 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 133,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 131,153 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 131,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 124,942 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 124,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 120,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,948 miles

Offside Front cut in outer side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 84,024 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,431 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,452 miles

N/S/R tyre has deep cut on outer side wall but no visable cords

O/S/R tyre has slight cuts to tread but no visable cords

O/s/f tyre has slight damage on inner side wall but not to cords

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,360 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 GWE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GWE, 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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M33 GWE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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