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B16 ABG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,279 mi
Last recorded44,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ABG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,279 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,027 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 38,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 20,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 19,622 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 19,024 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,478 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 16,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 10,063 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 25 Nov 2011 8,638 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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B16 ABG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 ABG, 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 B16 ABG registered?

B16 ABG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is B16 ABG safe to buy?

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