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SN08 ORO

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,472 mi
Last recorded130,472 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 ORO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,472 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (short) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 130,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall collapsed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 96,482 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,889 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,469 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 66,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on 2mm

o/s/r road wheel has scratched

o/s/r wheel arch has scratched

Pass 7 May 2014 56,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 47,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,566 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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SN08 ORO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SN08 ORO, 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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SN08 ORO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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