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P4 BBW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,413 mi
Last recorded104,413 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BBW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,434 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (INNER FACE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 87,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Fail 29 Jun 2020 87,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Pass 17 May 2019 85,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 85,881 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed hose twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 80,462 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,755 miles

Front pad wear sensors disconnected

Rear pad wear sensors disconnected

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,806 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,540 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,591 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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P4 BBW 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 83.3%.

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 P4 BBW, 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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P4 BBW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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