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SL58 XRU

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 XRU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 97,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 95,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak from center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 88,010 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 82,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,940 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 13 Feb 2016 55,566 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 52,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,441 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,040 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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SL58 XRU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SL58 XRU, 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 SL58 XRU registered?

SL58 XRU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is SL58 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL58 XRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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