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N5 HOR

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 HOR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 87,067 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 86,394 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,374 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,314 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,314 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,044 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,647 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 15,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,657 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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N5 HOR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N5 HOR, 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 N5 HOR registered?

N5 HOR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is N5 HOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 HOR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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