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MA58 OMB

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,156 mi
Last recorded74,156 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 OMB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,360 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 67,945 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,007 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 58,346 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,343 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,068 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,651 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres tread worn low on edges o/s/f tyre has small cuts in outter side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2011 29,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres tread worn low on edges o/s/f tyre has small cuts in outter side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2011

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

child seat n/s/r

slight dampness around n/s/f caliper no leak at time of test

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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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MA58 OMB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MA58 OMB, 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 MA58 OMB registered?

MA58 OMB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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