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M3 XVP

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,127 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 88,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,073 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,455 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,507 miles

all four tyre treads low.

front discs worn and pads appear low.

front tyres in poor condition.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,868 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XVP is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

M3 XVP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is M3 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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