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M3 NEW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,398 mi
Last recorded90,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,783 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,206 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 75,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,921 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 33,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,806 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,114 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 NEW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NEW, 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 NEW registered?

M3 NEW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is M3 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 NEW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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