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M31 JUS

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,832 miles

Oil residue on undertray

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR lower arm bushes at hub side allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 78,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder - marked in yellow on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear lower - pin/bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine under-tray

Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,713 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,553 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 67,552 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 63,965 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 265/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,329 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 56,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,943 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)

child seat

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,844 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 8 Dec 2011 9,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 9,425 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 9,235 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 JUS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 JUS, 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 JUS registered?

M31 JUS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is M31 JUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 JUS 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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