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T8 JRP

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 JRP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Has a leak of jell behind the mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,399 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 73,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,681 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

fuel cap sill starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides at rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,139 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,538 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,967 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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T8 JRP is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T8 JRP, 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 T8 JRP registered?

T8 JRP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is T8 JRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 JRP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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