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CR51 SAV

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,842 mi
Last recorded84,842 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 SAV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 80,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,204 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,121 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,195 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,005 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,275 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,413 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 34,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CR51 SAV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CR51 SAV, 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 CR51 SAV registered?

CR51 SAV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is CR51 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR51 SAV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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