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M3 BMR

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,941 mi
Last recorded125,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 125,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 124,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,182 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 90,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are pitted and scorred (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,422 miles

front and rear tyres edges wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,388 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,362 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 BMR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 BMR, 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 BMR registered?

M3 BMR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is M3 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BMR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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