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M3 PRT

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 PRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 151,298 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 146,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 142,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 136,325 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,250 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,340 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,133 miles

Nearside Rear HUB bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear hub bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,221 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,984 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 PRT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PRT, 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 PRT registered?

M3 PRT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is M3 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 PRT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 PRT have outstanding finance?

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