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B9 RRV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 RRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,148 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 42,065 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 42,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 40,741 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre cracking outer edge

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,118 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outside edge.

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on outside edge.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,930 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,117 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,130 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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B9 RRV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B9 RRV, 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 B9 RRV registered?

B9 RRV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is B9 RRV safe to buy?

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