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M3 UFX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,606 mi
Last recorded93,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 93,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 93,262 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 92,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,264 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,375 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 83,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,792 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,792 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,659 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES 3mm

ADVISE SMALL CUT TO N/S FRONT TYRE WALL

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,963 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,413 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 UFX 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 UFX, 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 UFX?

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What year was M3 UFX registered?

M3 UFX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is M3 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UFX 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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