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R10 WCR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,715 mi
Last recorded80,715 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 WCR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 80,715 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 65,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 62,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,538 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,970 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,154 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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R10 WCR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R10 WCR, 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 R10 WCR registered?

R10 WCR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is R10 WCR safe to buy?

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