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CU08 BTX

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,961 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 78,487 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 78,306 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,591 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 74,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,125 miles

o/s mirror glass slightly discoloured

slight long handbrake lever travel

unable to check all seat belts due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 46,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,445 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CU08 BTX is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU08 BTX, 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 CU08 BTX registered?

CU08 BTX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is CU08 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 BTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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