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M3 SEW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,436 mi
Last recorded9,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2025 9,436 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 9,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 9,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 9,210 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))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 9,170 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 9,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,995 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,888 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,586 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,968 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 SEW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SEW, 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 SEW registered?

M3 SEW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is M3 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SEW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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