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MR56 CRO

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,310 mi
Last recorded109,310 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 109,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 104,272 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

slight blow on o/s/r exhaust back box joint

Pass 6 Nov 2023 99,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 82,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 17 Jan 2018 56,155 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 56,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 38,121 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2014 32,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,715 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,070 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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MR56 CRO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MR56 CRO, 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 MR56 CRO registered?

MR56 CRO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is MR56 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR56 CRO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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