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SW08 UEA

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,992 mi
Last recorded71,992 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 UEA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 71,992 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,412 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 68,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 60,975 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

service light on

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 55,799 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

service light on

Pass 5 May 2016 50,552 miles

Engine and undercovers fitted

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 6 May 2015 45,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner surface of offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,968 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner surface of offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs slightly pitted

fuel tank cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2012 31,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 25,877 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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SW08 UEA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SW08 UEA, 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 SW08 UEA registered?

SW08 UEA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is SW08 UEA safe to buy?

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