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WIB 61

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,212 mi
Last recorded48,212 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 61
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 48,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 48,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner position light not working.

Fail 7 Jan 2025 46,771 miles

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

headlamp washers not working

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,727 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 40,726 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 37,378 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad lining wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 30,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 28,351 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 May 2015 28,231 miles

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 May 2015 28,231 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,290 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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WIB 61 is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WIB 61, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WIB 61 registered?

WIB 61 is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is WIB 61 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIB 61 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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