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MF58 XMM

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 XMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear ferrules and Rigid pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 89,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cut and inner shoulder worn/scrubbed through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ** 265/35R19 ** (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear ferrules and Rigid pipe unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,874 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 50,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 48,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,408 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,225 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,581 miles

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

neearside front tyre has cut in side wall but NO cords or ply showing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 22,735 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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MF58 XMM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF58 XMM, 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 MF58 XMM registered?

MF58 XMM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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