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M31 FFM

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,681 mi
Last recorded60,681 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 60,223 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 59,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner edge , and bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 59,509 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and split to chord at bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting inner edge , and bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,663 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill ands underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 44,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill ands underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 40,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 40,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Small cracks in fuel cap seal.

Pass 10 May 2016 36,940 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

FUEL CAP SEALING RING PERISHING BUT STILL SEALING FUEL SYSTEM

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 26,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 26,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,076 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,968 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)

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 FFM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M31 FFM, 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 M31 FFM registered?

M31 FFM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is M31 FFM safe to buy?

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