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W8 SLB

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,500 mi
Last recorded53,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 SLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 53,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 52,754 miles

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 52,754 miles

Rear Sub frame corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2024 51,251 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 51,197 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 48,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 46,506 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 41,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,109 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,985 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2014 25,629 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 25,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,857 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 14,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,108 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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W8 SLB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W8 SLB, 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 W8 SLB registered?

W8 SLB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is W8 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 SLB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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