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X2 SLB

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 SLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,587 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 71,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,214 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pad wear warning lamp on

parking brake passed but on minimum pass efficiancy

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,057 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 54,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm also has started to perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,815 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF tyre just rubbing on wheel arch liner.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre, tread worn low on very inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,608 miles

nearside front heavily worn on very inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,473 miles

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

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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X2 SLB 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 X2 SLB, 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 X2 SLB registered?

X2 SLB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is X2 SLB safe to buy?

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