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M31 BXY

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 BXY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 80,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted unable to see all underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,560 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,725 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,056 miles

Under trays fitted unable to see all underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 66,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 60,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 33,616 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,361 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 BXY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BXY, 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 BXY registered?

M31 BXY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is M31 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 BXY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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