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MA08 OEF

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,169 mi
Last recorded141,169 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 141,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 141,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,522 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,093 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 98,091 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,123 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE LOOSE

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,680 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,361 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,774 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

only one horn working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,375 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,770 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 OEF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 MA08 OEF, 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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MA08 OEF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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