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2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EUR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 80,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,030 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 69,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,180 miles

plastic cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 30 May 2019 66,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,196 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,163 miles

O/s/f Tyre feathering inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/f Tyre feathering inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 50,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 38,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,790 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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RA08 EUR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RA08 EUR, 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 RA08 EUR registered?

RA08 EUR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RA08 EUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 EUR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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