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PG08 AEL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,762 mi
Last recorded124,762 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 124,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread- very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 110,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 97,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,229 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,920 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,899 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,314 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,789 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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PG08 AEL 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 88.9%.

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 PG08 AEL, 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

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What year was PG08 AEL registered?

PG08 AEL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is PG08 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 AEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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