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MM08 ZLU

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,901 mi
Last recorded56,901 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 56,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 55,933 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,087 miles

Fuel cap dealing washer deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,112 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,977 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 47,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,756 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 37,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MM08 ZLU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MM08 ZLU, 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 MM08 ZLU registered?

MM08 ZLU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is MM08 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 ZLU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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