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M3 SMA

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,617 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,378 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer bush is worn

Pass 20 Jun 2024 60,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,059 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,957 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 59,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 59,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,232 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 57,705 miles

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full sill inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mountings disconnected

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seat offside rear unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 26 Jan 2013 54,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,233 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 SMA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SMA, 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 SMA registered?

M3 SMA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is M3 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 SMA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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