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MC08 MSC

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 MSC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,510 miles

Brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2013 64,236 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,836 miles

rear exhaust support bracket broken, clonking?

Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MSC is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MSC, 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 MSC registered?

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

Is MC08 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 MSC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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