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R333 HRV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests40 (33 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.5%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 HRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

33 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 92,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,408 miles

general body corrosion throughout

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,934 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 76,373 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 75,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 74,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 74,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,491 miles

o/s hand brake just passed efficiency test

o/s rear brake has slight binding after hand brake applied then released

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers split

general rust on underside of car

n/s/f+o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

o/s parking brake only just made efficency

slight brake judder from front brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car rusty underside

Fail 24 Oct 2017 71,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area rear (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area rear (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

car rusty underside

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,632 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,422 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Fail 1 Oct 2016 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes grabbing slightly

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,036 miles

Advise front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,522 miles

PAS pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

PAS pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,579 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriated centre section

repair to off side and near side rear outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriated centre section

repair to off side and near side rear outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 31,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,165 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,638 miles

rear disc inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both near side tyres have kerb damage

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front and rear tyres have kerb damage

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,724 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front / rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,246 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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R333 HRV is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.5%.

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 R333 HRV, 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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R333 HRV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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