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M31 PHW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 62,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 54,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 50,656 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,878 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed inside shoulder wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 49,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 48,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 47,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 46,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,933 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 PHW 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 PHW, 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 PHW registered?

M31 PHW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is M31 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 PHW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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