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M20 NMC

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,593 mi
Last recorded49,593 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 NMC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 49,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 44,179 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,518 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,906 miles

Diff pinion seal leaking.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,150 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,184 miles

both front alloys scuffed

chip in windscreen

o/s/r alloy scuffed

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

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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M20 NMC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M20 NMC, 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 M20 NMC registered?

M20 NMC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M20 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 NMC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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