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M31 NVY

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 132,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both tyre's wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2024 132,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,075 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,058 miles

Side repeater not working BOTH SIDES. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,750 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 90,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc surface corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake disc surface corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 62,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 41,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,561 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 NVY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

M31 NVY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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