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M33 PRV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,353 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,597 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 25 Jul 2019 87,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,039 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

front plastic under tray broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,020 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,020 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,020 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,468 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 PRV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

M33 PRV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is M33 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 PRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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