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R44 AXJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,509 mi
Last recorded71,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 AXJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,190 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 69,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,109 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,185 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 56,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 43,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 37,028 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 28 Mar 2017 36,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn near 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,141 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 27,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,152 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,903 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,034 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,745 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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R44 AXJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R44 AXJ, 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 R44 AXJ registered?

R44 AXJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is R44 AXJ safe to buy?

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