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M3 EPT

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,748 mi
Last recorded74,748 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EPT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 74,748 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 74,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 74,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 74,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake backing plate loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2018 69,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,805 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,599 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

winter tyres fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 55,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 44,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 36,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 30,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 30,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 22,188 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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M3 EPT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPT, 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 M3 EPT registered?

M3 EPT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is M3 EPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EPT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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