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B19 CLU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 CLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 67,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 67,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 65,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 64,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 63,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 54,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,928 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,928 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 25,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,421 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Rear tyres close to wear bars

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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B19 CLU 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 94.4%.

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 B19 CLU, 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 B19 CLU registered?

B19 CLU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is B19 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 CLU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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