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R999 ANM

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 ANM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 135,459 miles

Long travel on service brake pedal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 135,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Long travel on service brake pedal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 134,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 132,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge / inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 130,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 130,425 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 126,038 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 126,037 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,781 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,781 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 111,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts but no cords exposed

front under trays damage

Fail 31 Aug 2018 112,281 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,906 miles

** Nearside Rear, 265/35 19, tyre on legal limit **

** Offside Rear, 265/35 19, tyre on legal limit **

Front Both, 245/35 19, tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,262 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 2 Jul 2014 80,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,039 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,458 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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R999 ANM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R999 ANM, 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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What year was R999 ANM registered?

R999 ANM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is R999 ANM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 ANM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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