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SK58 XMC

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 XMC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 71,954 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,781 miles

Nearside Front IMBALANCE

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXABLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 64,599 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 64,112 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 64,112 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,528 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 43,930 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

xs corrosion on front and rear brake discs.front disc has corrosion round inner face and is breaking up.rear discs badly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,701 miles

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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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SK58 XMC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SK58 XMC, 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

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What year was SK58 XMC registered?

SK58 XMC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is SK58 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 XMC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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