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Y30 SOR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,982 mi
Last recorded144,982 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 SOR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 144,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 144,806 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,358 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 141,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 134,228 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,109 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,212 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,422 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,422 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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Y30 SOR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y30 SOR, 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 Y30 SOR registered?

Y30 SOR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2008.

Is Y30 SOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 SOR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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