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M30 CBA

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 CBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 89,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside side repeater not working but front one can be seen from the side

Parking brake effort only just met

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 80,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 77,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 73,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,804 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,262 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,224 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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M30 CBA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M30 CBA, 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 M30 CBA registered?

M30 CBA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is M30 CBA safe to buy?

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