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M31 ANR

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ANR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 52,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 51,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,897 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar bush heavily perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced anti roll bar bush heavily perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 44,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 38,424 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,870 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 35,869 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)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 34,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 34,213 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,526 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,644 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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M31 ANR is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 M31 ANR, 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 M31 ANR registered?

M31 ANR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is M31 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 ANR 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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