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2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 OT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 133,539 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 132,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 129,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 123,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 119,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 110,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 101,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,889 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,813 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 63,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,102 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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24 OT 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 94.7%.

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 24 OT, 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 24 OT registered?

24 OT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is 24 OT safe to buy?

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