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2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,386 mi
Last recorded60,386 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both O/S & N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 60,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both O/S & N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,660 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,660 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 58,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from diff seal (Propshaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 58,920 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from diff seal (Propshaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,089 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 54,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,236 miles

power steering reservoir loose

Fail 21 Jun 2016 50,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

power steering reservoir loose

Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,803 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

N/S/F tyre worn close to ware bands, bald on inner edge & has small cut in sidewall.

Tyre sizes - Front-245/35x19 Rear-265/35x19

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,515 miles

N/S headlight aim very close to limits.

Nail in N/S/F tyre tread & tread close to ware bands.

Tyre sizes - Front-245/35x19 Rear-265/35x19.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,716 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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AW02 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AW02 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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AW02 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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