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T6 SBK

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 SBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,257 miles

tpms on

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,569 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal starting too crack

Fail 18 Sep 2024 69,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal starting too crack

Pass 19 Sep 2023 65,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 65,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal worn advise new

Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,594 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,700 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,582 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,567 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,565 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 38,565 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 34,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 31,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,043 miles

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

Offside 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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T6 SBK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T6 SBK, 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 T6 SBK registered?

T6 SBK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is T6 SBK safe to buy?

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