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M3 KJS

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 103,801 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,864 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 94,726 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,260 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 83,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,604 miles

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,073 miles

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has small cut

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,149 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,501 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 KJS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KJS, 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 KJS registered?

M3 KJS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is M3 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 KJS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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