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M3 GTG

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,309 mi
Last recorded87,309 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 87,309 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,299 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 79,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 79,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,460 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,164 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,164 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

view of brake reservior obstructed

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,125 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,493 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,692 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GTG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTG, 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 GTG registered?

M3 GTG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is M3 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 GTG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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