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P12 NKG

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,751 mi
Last recorded70,751 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 NKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 70,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,258 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 60,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 56,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,798 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,709 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,424 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,427 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,376 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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P12 NKG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P12 NKG, 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 P12 NKG?

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What year was P12 NKG registered?

P12 NKG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is P12 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 NKG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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