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M3 TOM

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,578 miles

Minor corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,104 miles

Minor corrosion on rear subframe and rear brake hose unions.

Non-standard seats & belts fitted, all E-marked.

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,024 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 53,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,923 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 39,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,499 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 35,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - Nearly worn to cords on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre - nearly worn to cords on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,527 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on the extreme inner edges and cracked outer tread and getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,671 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,798 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 2,702 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 TOM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TOM, 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 TOM registered?

M3 TOM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is M3 TOM safe to buy?

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