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RA51 JAK

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 JAK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 93,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,329 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,088 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Jun 2020 71,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,133 miles

side repeater's on both wings need replaced

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,558 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 32,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2013 30,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 27,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 21,481 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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RA51 JAK is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RA51 JAK, 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 RA51 JAK registered?

RA51 JAK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is RA51 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 JAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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