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OO08 OOM

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,737 mi
Last recorded20,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 OOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 20,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 19,746 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 19,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 19,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 18,547 miles

Both front and both rear tyre valves perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 18,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both front and both rear tyre valves perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 17,721 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 16,433 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: front 245/35 ZR 19 93Y XL , rear 265/35 ZR 19 98Y XL

Pass 28 Apr 2017 15,801 miles

Tyre size: front 245/35/19 94 Y XL, rear 265/35/19 98Y XL.

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

Pass 5 May 2016 14,756 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff prop shaft oil seal.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5.5mm.

tyre size: front 245/35 ZR 19 93Y XL, rear 265/35 ZR 19 98Y XL.

Pass 8 May 2015 13,970 miles

damage to windscreen greater then 10mm to zone a but drivers view not affected

Fail 30 Apr 2015 13,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to windscreen greater then 10mm to zone a but drivers view not affected

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 6mm 245/35ZR19 93Y XL front 265/35ZR19 98Y XL rear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,772 miles

damage to windscreen zone a greater than 10mm but does not impair deivers view

tyre tread depths both front 5mm 245/35ZR19 93Y XL both rear 7mm 265/35ZR19 98Y XL

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,130 miles

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

stone chip to windscreen bordering swept area

tyrte tread depths both front 5mm 245/35ZR19 97Y n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2mm 265/35ZR19 98y

Pass 4 May 2012 10,809 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: Front 245/35 ZR 19 93Y, Rear 265/35 ZR 19 98Y.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,849 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: Front:245/35 ZR 19 93Y, Rear: 265/35 ZR 19 98Y. extra load.

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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OO08 OOM 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 81.3%.

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 OO08 OOM, 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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OO08 OOM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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