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MM05 EXY

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 61,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,276 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 53,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 38,790 miles

O/S/F Headlight unit slightly insecure

Fail 22 May 2018 38,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F Headlight unit slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,793 miles

offside front headlight clips broken but not insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 26,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 17,560 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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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MM05 EXY 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 MM05 EXY, 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 MM05 EXY registered?

MM05 EXY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is MM05 EXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 EXY shows 18 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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