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SR08 PBO

2008 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,956 mi
Last recorded38,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 PBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 38,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 38,323 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 38,323 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 37,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 37,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 36,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,429 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 36,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 35,858 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,316 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 3 Dec 2014 28,430 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 28,409 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2013 23,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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SR08 PBO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SR08 PBO, 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 SR08 PBO registered?

SR08 PBO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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