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WX57 PNU

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,439 mi
Last recorded113,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 PNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable location, marked with chalk (265/35/19, 98Y) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,624 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 106,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 102,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,474 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 94,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,691 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,293 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,018 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 58,826 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,776 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,277 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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WX57 PNU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WX57 PNU, 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 WX57 PNU registered?

WX57 PNU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for WX57 PNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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