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C9 NSW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 NSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 64,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 63,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing at 3 .mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3.0mm

Offside Front tyre wearing at 3.0mm

Offside Rear tyre wearing at 4.0mm

Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,400 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,610 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,572 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,375 miles

Front Washer jets weak, only just provide enough fluid to screen.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inner arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,255 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,475 miles

Rear tyres o/s n/s center tread 2mm

car as under trays

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,858 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 17 Feb 2014 37,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,139 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,830 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 NSW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NSW, 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 NSW registered?

C9 NSW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is C9 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 NSW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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