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MC08 MEC

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 MEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 63,472 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 63,211 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,211 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides one each side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 48,462 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,018 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer spring arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,830 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 21,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,895 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 14,631 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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MC08 MEC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 MC08 MEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC08 MEC registered?

MC08 MEC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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