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M3 TXW

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,471 mi
Last recorded44,471 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 44,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 28,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake imbalance,n/s poor

underbody shrouding/limited slip diff fitted,some items/areas not assessed

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 TXW is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW?

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What year was M3 TXW registered?

M3 TXW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is M3 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 TXW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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