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M333 SKD

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 70,463 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 66,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 52,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,992 miles

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 1 Dec 2014 32,484 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,830 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,141 miles

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 29 Feb 2012 24,170 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,692 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 SKD is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

M333 SKD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is M333 SKD safe to buy?

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