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N46 AJW

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN46 AJW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontmost wishbone inner ball joint perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Frontmost wishbone inner ball joint perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 43,031 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 19,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 14,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 7,399 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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N46 AJW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver 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 N46 AJW, 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 N46 AJW registered?

N46 AJW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is N46 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N46 AJW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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