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WG08 BCE

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,839 mi
Last recorded71,839 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 BCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded - all rear bushes perished

Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on sidewall bead protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlight level sensor cracked/split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight exhaust leak o/s/f.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All rear suspension bushes perished with age.

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear levelling sensor cracked and split

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded but system secure

Fail 12 Oct 2023 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear levelling sensor cracked and split

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded but system secure

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,577 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 50,881 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,295 miles

Under covers fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,842 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,077 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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WG08 BCE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WG08 BCE, 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 WG08 BCE registered?

WG08 BCE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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