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M30 TAX

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,510 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

smell of fuel but no visible sign of leaks

underbody corroded on testable components and surfaces

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,283 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTING AREAS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER METAL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER METAL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,834 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 14,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 141,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 134,060 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 134,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,492 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rose bush has freeplay

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,092 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and has little visible tread on inner raised shoulder

rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,318 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 3 Oct 2013 92,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,571 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 TAX is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M30 TAX, 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 M30 TAX registered?

M30 TAX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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