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SM08 DEL

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,581 mi
Last recorded108,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DEL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 94,541 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 88,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 81,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,241 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 54,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,916 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 51,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,847 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing

Pass 23 May 2012 22,759 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,661 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)

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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SM08 DEL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SM08 DEL, 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 SM08 DEL registered?

SM08 DEL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 DEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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