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M3 FHV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,399 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 53,589 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 52,600 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 51,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 49,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 48,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,673 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,686 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,142 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,676 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)

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 FHV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 FHV, 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 FHV registered?

M3 FHV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is M3 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FHV 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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