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XIW 82

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 82
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 50,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 45,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 41,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,854 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 33,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,683 miles

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,140 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 17,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 13,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,306 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,087 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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XIW 82 is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 XIW 82, 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 XIW 82 registered?

XIW 82 is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is XIW 82 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 82 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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