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M333 MKJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 105,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,490 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 98,145 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from joints (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,116 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,913 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,457 miles

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,495 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,949 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

n/s/f tyre inside edge starting to wear

o/s/f tyre inside edge starting to wear

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

n/s/f tyre inside edge starting to wear

o/s/f tyre inside edge starting to wear

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,542 miles

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

trims fittedd to outersills

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,627 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 MKJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M333 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

M333 MKJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is M333 MKJ safe to buy?

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