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M66 SNS

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 SNS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 106,331 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 102,968 miles

Both rear drive shafts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,079 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,588 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 92,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 81,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,934 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,510 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M66 SNS is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M66 SNS, 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 M66 SNS registered?

M66 SNS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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