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M3 XVL

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,726 miles

Note: Engine oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,364 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 52,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise hand brake tr4avel

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2011 35,252 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)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 10,472 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 XVL is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

M3 XVL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is M3 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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