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OW08 ZCA

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZCA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,157 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,157 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2018 81,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,350 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,645 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre nails in tread

Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,630 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre nails in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,161 miles

N/S O/ Front and Rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,223 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 25,210 miles

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

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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OW08 ZCA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW08 ZCA, 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 OW08 ZCA registered?

OW08 ZCA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is OW08 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 ZCA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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