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K3 OSJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 OSJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,695 miles

O/S/F TOP PART OF WINDSCREEN CRACKED .OUT OF EYE LINE .

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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K3 OSJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K3 OSJ, 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 K3 OSJ registered?

K3 OSJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is K3 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 OSJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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