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M3 ATX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ATX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 68,997 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,223 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,823 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 18 Sep 2014 35,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,633 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,011 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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M3 ATX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M3 ATX, 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 M3 ATX registered?

M3 ATX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is M3 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 ATX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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