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M3 CBX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,649 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,684 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 25% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 75,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2022 75,922 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,133 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,943 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2019 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 2 May 2018 68,726 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are lipped

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 2 May 2018 68,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are lipped

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 May 2017 63,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,254 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 51,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,389 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,945 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 May 2011 26,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 CBX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M3 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

M3 CBX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is M3 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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