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M23 RMG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2024 100,527 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,301 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,068 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,893 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 81,893 miles

Emissions not tested both cats missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,581 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,600 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light

engine fault warnings

mil light illuminated

tyre monitor illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light

engine fault warnings

mil light illuminated

tyre monitor illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,132 miles

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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M23 RMG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M23 RMG, 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 M23 RMG registered?

M23 RMG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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