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OP51 BYE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOP51 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2026 89,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,897 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BETWEEN 2-3MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 86,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,235 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,602 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,738 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,265 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,306 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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OP51 BYE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OP51 BYE, 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 OP51 BYE?

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What year was OP51 BYE registered?

OP51 BYE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is OP51 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OP51 BYE shows 18 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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