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MV58 EKN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 EKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 61,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 59,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge with cuts very close to cord advise replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,708 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge / cuts

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

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

discs worn

pad light on

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,685 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 34,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,701 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,340 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,176 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 21,176 miles

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

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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MV58 EKN 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 MV58 EKN, 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 MV58 EKN registered?

MV58 EKN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is MV58 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 EKN 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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