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2 CRB

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,946 mi
Last recorded97,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 CRB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 97,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,994 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 96,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,963 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 88,384 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 82,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 77,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 77,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 70,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 62,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf+osf brake reaction bushes slight cracks

Pass 11 May 2015 52,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 44,224 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 37,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,534 miles

front screen cracked behind rear veiw mirror.

Pass 5 May 2011 23,175 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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2 CRB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 2 CRB, 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 2 CRB registered?

2 CRB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is 2 CRB safe to buy?

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