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R99 RNA

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,843 mi
Last recorded53,843 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 RNA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer fluid leaking from behind front bumper

Fail 8 Apr 2022 53,843 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer fluid leaking from behind front bumper

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall (rim protector), No cords exposed.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,140 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,830 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,830 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,117 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 14 Mar 2011 31,767 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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R99 RNA is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R99 RNA, 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 R99 RNA registered?

R99 RNA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is R99 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 RNA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R99 RNA have outstanding finance?

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