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M33 JHN

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,288 mi
Last recorded71,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 JHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,346 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 66,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,246 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,823 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,823 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,559 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,559 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF + OSF cracks along inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened osr + nsr worn and major rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs slighly worn with slight rust build up

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,004 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All brake discs surface rust.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,293 miles

All brake discs surface rust

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 45,290 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All brake discs surface rust

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 38,635 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,232 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,559 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 JHN is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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