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X7 MLX

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,726 mi
Last recorded30,726 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 MLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 30,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 30,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,854 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 28,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,541 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,942 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 17,942 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,261 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 16,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,131 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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X7 MLX is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X7 MLX, 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 X7 MLX registered?

X7 MLX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X7 MLX safe to buy?

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