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M3 EEO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,548 mi
Last recorded57,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 57,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,752 miles

advisory ,,'engine cover / under tray fitted

advisory ;/ plastic over sills fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 48,751 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advisory ,,'engine cover / under tray fitted

advisory ;/ plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,125 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 28,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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M3 EEO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M3 EEO, 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

How do I check the history of M3 EEO?

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What year was M3 EEO registered?

M3 EEO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is M3 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EEO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 EEO have outstanding finance?

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