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N2 ONR

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,720 mi
Last recorded49,720 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 ONR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 48,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,124 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 48,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 48,095 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 48,095 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,914 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,650 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,491 miles

EML light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2016 45,117 miles

Differential input shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,463 miles

OSF tyre worn on both edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,676 miles

damage to nearside front tyre wall

nearside front tyre worn inside edge and side wall damage

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,048 miles

n/s front tyrewall has some damage

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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N2 ONR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N2 ONR, 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 N2 ONR registered?

N2 ONR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is N2 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 ONR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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