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MW07 HAY

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 HAY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 103,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear head lamp levelling device corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 102,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 98,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,421 miles

handbrake performance poor

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,450 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,925 miles

rear tyres wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 51,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s outer brake bulb n/w

Pass 31 May 2012 44,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,583 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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MW07 HAY 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 94.4%.

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 MW07 HAY, 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 MW07 HAY registered?

MW07 HAY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is MW07 HAY safe to buy?

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