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ST58 RCV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,681 mi
Last recorded66,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 63,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 57,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 57,329 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 57,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,884 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose perished

both rear tyres on limit

coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,211 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,108 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)

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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ST58 RCV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 ST58 RCV, 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 ST58 RCV registered?

ST58 RCV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is ST58 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 RCV shows 16 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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