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M30 FSS

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,239 mi
Last recorded50,239 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 FSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC`S OUTER FACE`S SLIGHT CORROSION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S/F SLIGHT LEAK EXHAUST CONNECTION. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP ARM FRONT ARM OUTER BUSH DETERIOATED SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 46,778 miles

Rear tyres worn heavily and deteriorated STRONG ADVISORY

Fail 13 May 2022 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn heavily and deteriorated STRONG ADVISORY

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,707 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,266 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 19,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 13,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,047 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 FSS 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 87.5%.

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 M30 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

M30 FSS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M30 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M30 FSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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