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MM08 AOO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 AOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,540 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 110,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 109,453 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,191 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,401 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 68,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,936 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,730 miles

both front wheels damaged

n/s/f tyre distorted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,065 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 38,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,535 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MM08 AOO 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 MM08 AOO, 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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MM08 AOO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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