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M27 KEY

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 KEY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 93,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 93,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,240 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,881 miles

Offside Rear noise from inside handbrake mechanism

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,026 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 60,047 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 60,046 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 47,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,078 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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M27 KEY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M27 KEY, 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 M27 KEY registered?

M27 KEY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is M27 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 KEY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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