MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower outer bush is worn
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
extensive undertrays unable to carry out full sill inspections
oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of M3 SMA?
You can check the full history of M3 SMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does M3 SMA have outstanding finance?
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