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2 RCJ

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 RCJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 85,715 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,075 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 77,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 265/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 265/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,133 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 RCJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 2 RCJ, 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 2 RCJ registered?

2 RCJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is 2 RCJ safe to buy?

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