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M3 RUB

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 36,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 36,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 35,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 35,156 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 35,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,789 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

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Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,391 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 34,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,538 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 33,536 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,994 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,137 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 RUB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RUB, 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 RUB registered?

M3 RUB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is M3 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 RUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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