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M333 FKR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 FKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,054 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 137,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 125,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 110,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 91,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,685 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 81,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,547 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,275 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,275 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,181 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,723 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 37,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,928 miles

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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M333 FKR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M333 FKR, 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 M333 FKR registered?

M333 FKR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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