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M33 MWV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 78,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 71,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 59,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 34,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,240 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,085 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 MWV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M33 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

M33 MWV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is M33 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 MWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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