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M333 GTW

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 GTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 107,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,503 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,665 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 88,440 miles

under trays fitted front

Fail 11 Nov 2017 88,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted front

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,104 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 60,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,445 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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M333 GTW is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GTW, 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 GTW registered?

M333 GTW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is M333 GTW safe to buy?

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