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N8 ETC

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,762 mi
Last recorded53,762 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 ETC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Dec 2025 53,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 50,683 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 49,817 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread 265/35/19

Front discs scored

Rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,621 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27%across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,429 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 15 Feb 2013 22,416 miles

all tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,707 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,707 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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N8 ETC is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N8 ETC, 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 N8 ETC registered?

N8 ETC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is N8 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 ETC shows 14 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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