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M33 AAX

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 AAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,356 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 112,920 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake Slightly Lagging In Operation

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,104 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,060 miles

Brake wear indicator light on

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 13 Sep 2016 71,911 miles

covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,887 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 53,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,086 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 20 Jan 2011 16,205 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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M33 AAX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red 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 M33 AAX, 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 M33 AAX registered?

M33 AAX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M33 AAX safe to buy?

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