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M31 TJP

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,310 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 79,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,376 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,713 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 74,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,422 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,543 miles

rear brake efficiency only just met. rubbing noise from inside rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 43,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,657 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,470 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 29,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TJP 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 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 TJP, 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 TJP registered?

M31 TJP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is M31 TJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 TJP 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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