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K80 OOM

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,343 mi
Last recorded96,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 OOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 84,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 79,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 76,671 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 76,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front upper anti roll bar link joints secure but thread not showing all the way through the securing nut

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,133 miles

eml light on

non original exhaust fitted

suspension lowered

Fail 6 Sep 2016 63,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

eml light on

non original exhaust fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,285 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs not correctly located when vechicle jacked up

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,292 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 46,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,800 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,502 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 22,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K80 OOM is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K80 OOM, 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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K80 OOM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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