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M31 SOS

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,192 mi
Last recorded111,192 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 SOS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 111,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 107,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 106,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 106,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 104,725 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 103,734 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 103,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 103,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2015 86,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,760 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 46,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no head lamp washers

Pass 29 May 2012 46,317 miles

no head lamp washers

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,755 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 SOS is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 SOS, 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 SOS registered?

M31 SOS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is M31 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 SOS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M31 SOS have outstanding finance?

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