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M555 CJW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 CJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 106,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,683 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,140 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,781 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,858 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle as standard

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 70,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge - No Tread

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Both Inner And Outer Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge - No Tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge - No Tread

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Both Inner And Outer Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge - No Tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,104 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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M555 CJW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M555 CJW, 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 M555 CJW registered?

M555 CJW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for M555 CJW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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