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OO05 UMO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,960 mi
Last recorded39,960 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 UMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 39,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 38,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 38,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 38,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 38,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 37,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside approx 2.5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,737 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)

o/s front tyre bald on edge(advisr replacement )

Fail 6 Oct 2015 33,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre bald on edge(advisr replacement )

Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,713 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,209 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 17,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UMO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UMO, 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 OO05 UMO registered?

OO05 UMO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is OO05 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 UMO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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