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OO05 AMX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 AMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 129,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,527 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,725 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,310 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 33,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 33,341 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,428 miles

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

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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OO05 AMX 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 OO05 AMX, 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

How do I check the history of OO05 AMX?

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What year was OO05 AMX registered?

OO05 AMX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is OO05 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 AMX 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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