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C12 SLG

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,371 mi
Last recorded64,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,371 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 12 May 2023 63,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,776 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 57,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,895 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 29 Dec 2017 47,067 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,611 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,559 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to wear bands

Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,882 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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C12 SLG is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C12 SLG, 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 C12 SLG registered?

C12 SLG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is C12 SLG safe to buy?

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