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MR51 DEU

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,358 mi
Last recorded76,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 DEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 69,765 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 69,765 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,856 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,061 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 58,061 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,179 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

rear discs lightly corroded

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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MR51 DEU is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MR51 DEU, 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 MR51 DEU registered?

MR51 DEU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is MR51 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 DEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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