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MX08 ZNF

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 ZNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,189 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,973 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,700 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,854 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 88,854 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 59,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,651 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 38,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,327 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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MX08 ZNF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX08 ZNF, 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 MX08 ZNF registered?

MX08 ZNF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is MX08 ZNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 ZNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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