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J8 XGM

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 XGM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 103,360 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 102,410 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 99,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 97,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,555 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,607 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 83,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 83,263 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,627 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,990 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 45,655 miles

Offside Front 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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J8 XGM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J8 XGM, 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 J8 XGM registered?

J8 XGM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is J8 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 XGM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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