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W14 GLE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,564 mi
Last recorded89,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 GLE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 88,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,822 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,832 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,272 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 26,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,933 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

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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W14 GLE 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 100%.

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 W14 GLE, 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 W14 GLE registered?

W14 GLE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is W14 GLE safe to buy?

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