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MT08 MRT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,755 mi
Last recorded58,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 MRT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 54,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 53,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 53,885 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,077 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,204 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

both front outer edge perished

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,132 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2018 40,405 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside componrents

Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,716 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,921 miles

nearside and offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,152 miles

Offside Front 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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MT08 MRT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MT08 MRT, 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 MT08 MRT registered?

MT08 MRT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is MT08 MRT safe to buy?

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