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N30 JRO

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 95,479 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,472 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,145 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,390 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2017 63,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,854 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 18,136 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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N30 JRO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N30 JRO, 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 N30 JRO registered?

N30 JRO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is N30 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 JRO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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