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X99 JBB

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,982 mi
Last recorded39,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 JBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 39,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 39,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 38,313 miles

Rear differential leaking

Tpm on

Fail 5 Jan 2024 38,313 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

Tpm on

Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,127 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,936 miles

Slight oil leak between rear diff and propshaft

Fail 7 Jan 2021 31,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight oil leak between rear diff and propshaft

Pass 31 Dec 2019 28,801 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 4 Jan 2019 24,596 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 21,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 15,932 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,753 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 9,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 9,284 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 8,338 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 8,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 7,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 6,683 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)

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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X99 JBB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 X99 JBB, 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 X99 JBB registered?

X99 JBB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is X99 JBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 JBB 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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