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R30 EDG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 EDG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 73,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,782 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 69,666 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,048 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,048 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 37,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,690 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 16,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,114 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)

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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R30 EDG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R30 EDG, 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 R30 EDG registered?

R30 EDG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is R30 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 EDG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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