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N111 XEN

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 XEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 94,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 90,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,288 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,242 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,790 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 72,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 65,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N111 XEN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 N111 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N111 XEN registered?

N111 XEN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is N111 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 XEN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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