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WG57 VEB

2008 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,682 mi
Last recorded76,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 VEB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2026 76,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 73,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,307 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,906 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 67,222 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Interior is stripped out and a racing bucket seat and harness is fitted

Small stone chips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 55,762 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,032 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,111 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG57 VEB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG57 VEB, 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 WG57 VEB registered?

WG57 VEB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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