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BT08 OPZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,969 mi
Last recorded85,969 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 85,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 81,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,457 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,210 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,553 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,911 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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BT08 OPZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 BT08 OPZ, 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 BT08 OPZ registered?

BT08 OPZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is BT08 OPZ safe to buy?

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