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PN08 XPX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,604 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2021 115,214 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,330 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,028 miles

Rear Both

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,929 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,340 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,340 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,452 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 70,353 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,326 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,326 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre nail in tyre

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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PN08 XPX 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 70.6%.

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 PN08 XPX, 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 PN08 XPX registered?

PN08 XPX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PN08 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 XPX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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