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M3 BXW

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,335 mi
Last recorded81,335 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,678 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,728 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,835 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,373 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,373 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

o/s/r brake light dimly lit

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,277 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 BXW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BXW, 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 M3 BXW registered?

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

Is M3 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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