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W40 MMR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 MMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 78,167 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 75,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 72,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,196 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,230 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 24 Dec 2019 67,018 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))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 67,018 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,297 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,013 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,468 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 26,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,185 miles

exhaust back box heat sheild is slightly loose

rear brake discs are slightly pitted and scored

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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W40 MMR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W40 MMR, 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 W40 MMR registered?

W40 MMR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is W40 MMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 MMR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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