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P7 SOW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,396 mi
Last recorded93,396 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 92,998 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 92,596 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 92,411 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,840 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 88,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n sf tyre damaged outer wall

nail nsr tyre tread

slight front exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,269 miles

nearside front wing damage

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,598 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,559 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 33,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,239 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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P7 SOW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 P7 SOW, 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 P7 SOW registered?

P7 SOW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is P7 SOW safe to buy?

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