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T90 JCX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,374 mi
Last recorded186,374 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 JCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 186,374 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 183,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 177,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 165,588 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 165,500 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 165,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,037 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 149,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 141,753 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 130,412 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,659 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,411 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 90,063 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,347 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2013 70,240 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,743 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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T90 JCX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T90 JCX, 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 T90 JCX registered?

T90 JCX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T90 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T90 JCX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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