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AA04 BMW

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,515 mi
Last recorded76,515 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 76,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 76,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,536 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 63,609 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,442 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 54,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,458 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,901 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 47,901 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,499 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,959 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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AA04 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AA04 BMW, 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 AA04 BMW registered?

AA04 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AA04 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 BMW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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