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MAT 33E

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,154 mi
Last recorded101,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 33E
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 101,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2023 97,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,503 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,446 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,047 miles

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

wheel spacers fitted

wipers slight smear

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,506 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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MAT 33E is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MAT 33E, 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 MAT 33E registered?

MAT 33E is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MAT 33E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 33E shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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