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M3 MUO

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,238 mi
Last recorded104,238 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MUO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 101,616 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.36% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,383 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,558 miles

suspension light on

Fail 6 Dec 2019 92,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

suspension light on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 81,295 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,572 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,735 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,720 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 MUO is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M3 MUO, 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 M3 MUO registered?

M3 MUO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is M3 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MUO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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