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M30 TMY

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,013 mi
Last recorded131,013 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 131,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,756 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 104,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 94,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 80,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,687 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 72,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,399 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 69,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 63,793 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,793 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 63,793 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,382 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,382 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,199 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,464 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 TMY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

M30 TMY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is M30 TMY safe to buy?

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