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M31 KSH

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,351 mi
Last recorded45,351 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,351 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,573 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,352 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,711 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 34,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,079 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 KSH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KSH, 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 KSH registered?

M31 KSH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is M31 KSH safe to buy?

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