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ST08 EYY

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,440 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,496 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,309 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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ST08 EYY is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ST08 EYY, 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 ST08 EYY registered?

ST08 EYY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is ST08 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 EYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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