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M3 OPX

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OPX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 59,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,808 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 42,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,796 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise cracks on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 8,252 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 OPX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

M3 OPX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is M3 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OPX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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