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BOO 5

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,436 mi
Last recorded47,436 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOO 5
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,234 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,654 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,498 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 38,568 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,633 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,288 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,976 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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BOO 5 is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BOO 5, 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 BOO 5 registered?

BOO 5 is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is BOO 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOO 5 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOO 5 have outstanding finance?

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