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M3 XWM

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
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 XWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 57,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 57,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 57,483 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 57,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 56,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,573 miles

Nearside tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2018 53,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2017 52,469 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Nov 2016 50,331 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.still legal,but advise camber adjustment

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure light on

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,148 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,844 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 XWM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

M3 XWM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is M3 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XWM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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