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PK08 SZX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 102,736 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Suspension Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,538 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 101,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,330 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,338 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,337 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,095 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 65,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,375 miles

damage found on n/s/r lamp

wall damage found on n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,208 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,537 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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PK08 SZX 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 77.8%.

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 PK08 SZX, 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 PK08 SZX registered?

PK08 SZX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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