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C9 MSO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,733 mi
Last recorded107,733 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 MSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,733 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 102,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 99,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 93,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 86,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/r brake pad warning sensor wiring insecure.suggest this is rectified

Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,864 miles

Fuel cap beginning to perish.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 77,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,882 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,446 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r top arm bush bonding deteriorated resulting in slight play

rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,426 miles

very slight bulge in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,240 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,428 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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C9 MSO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C9 MSO, 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 C9 MSO registered?

C9 MSO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is C9 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 MSO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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