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PY57 HRW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,366 mi
Last recorded70,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 HRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,226 miles

Both outer stop lamps not working

Both rear outer tail lamps not working

Both rear tyres are incorrect size for this vehicle

Damage below front bumper,and to oil cooler housing

Pass 22 May 2012 43,457 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,453 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,252 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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PY57 HRW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY57 HRW, 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

How do I check the history of PY57 HRW?

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What year was PY57 HRW registered?

PY57 HRW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is PY57 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 HRW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY57 HRW have outstanding finance?

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