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R88 NEC

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,528 mi
Last recorded71,528 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 71,528 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,812 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 70,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,617 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 68,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,211 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front Inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 39,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,703 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,200 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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R88 NEC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R88 NEC, 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

How do I check the history of R88 NEC?

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What year was R88 NEC registered?

R88 NEC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is R88 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 NEC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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