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M3 UVW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,174 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,280 miles

treads on rear tyres lowish.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 71,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,167 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)

nearside front tyre has a slight lump in the outer sidewall close to the limit strongly reccomend replacement

Pass 9 May 2013 36,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,126 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 22,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 UVW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

M3 UVW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is M3 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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