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BO03 RNS

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,794 mi
Last recorded64,794 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO03 RNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,471 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 61,761 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,160 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,160 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 58,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE tyre is ON 1.6mm not below (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE tyre is ON 1.6mm not below (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 48,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,421 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BO03 RNS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BO03 RNS, 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 BO03 RNS registered?

BO03 RNS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BO03 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO03 RNS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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