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M3 OTY

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,925 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint offside bank (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim coming into contact with wheel on lock, advise rectification

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm advise change now (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing slightly heavy on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint offside bank (7.1.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim coming into contact with wheel on lock, advise rectification

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm advise change now (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing slightly heavy on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,004 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,349 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,207 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 OTY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M3 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

M3 OTY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is M3 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OTY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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