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M3 MRR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,733 mi
Last recorded126,733 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 126,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR MOST BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 126,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR MOST BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,773 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 114,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 114,606 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,372 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,372 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,437 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output all (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 74,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output all (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,563 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 MRR 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 MRR, 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 MRR registered?

M3 MRR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is M3 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MRR 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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