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M3 FDT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FDT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,300 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,290 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 69,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,068 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,485 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,977 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,568 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 FDT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 FDT, 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 FDT registered?

M3 FDT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is M3 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FDT 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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