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M3 PVX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,238 mi
Last recorded110,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,238 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 101,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,011 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 21 Mar 2022 92,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 71,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,502 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2016 65,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres worn on edges

stone chips front screen

Pass 26 May 2015 60,034 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 60,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven and offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,109 miles

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

Fail 17 May 2013 40,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise tracking is checked

front 245/35/zr19 93y pirelli

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

offside rear tyre perishing

rear 265/35zr19/98y

strong advisory that both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges and perishing (advise replacement)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,618 miles

damage to n/s centre sill cover

Fail 18 May 2011 29,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

non standerd rear exhaust system

Pass 18 May 2011 29,292 miles

non standerd rear exhaust system

Pass 6 May 2010 22,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,740 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)

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 PVX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

M3 PVX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is M3 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 PVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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