MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake imbalance
nearside front and rear lights condensated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
handbrake imbalance
nearside front and rear lights condensated
wipers not tested as washers inoperative
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe covered in small corossion
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover is twist
undercover fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Subframe covered in small corossion
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover is twist
undercover fitted not allowing full inspection
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
All four tyres splitting on outer edge/sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
All four tyres splitting on outer edge/sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has inner sidewall damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brfake discs worn/lipped
rear brake discs worn/pitted
Front brake disc's worn & lipped
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc's worn & lipped
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW08 VTM 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 61.1%.
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 MW08 VTM, 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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MW08 VTM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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