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MA08 BXL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,548 mi
Last recorded95,548 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,087 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 86,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,453 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, rear upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 43,458 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear differential seal leaking!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear differential seal leaking!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,584 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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MA08 BXL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA08 BXL, 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 MA08 BXL registered?

MA08 BXL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MA08 BXL safe to buy?

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