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PL08 ZLN

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 96,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 74,251 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 74,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 68,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 65,731 miles

Rear both tyres worn to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,966 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,841 miles

n/s front tyre on limit feathering on inner tread

o/s front tyre app limit

Pass 7 May 2013 44,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,702 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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PL08 ZLN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PL08 ZLN, 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 PL08 ZLN registered?

PL08 ZLN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2008.

Is PL08 ZLN safe to buy?

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