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CTC 644M

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTC 644M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,269 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight misting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 90,037 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight misting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 8 Oct 2020 82,685 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 72,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,174 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,020 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

under tray/engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,186 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,696 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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CTC 644M is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 CTC 644M, 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 CTC 644M registered?

CTC 644M is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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