2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · BOO 5
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 47,481 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BOO 5 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 47,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BOO 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (BOO 5) between December 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BOO 5 Mileage History
- 23/12/201020,976 mi
- 21/12/201124,892 mi+3,916 mi
- 28/12/201228,288 mi+3,396 mi
- 05/12/201332,633 mi+4,345 mi
- 22/12/201435,960 mi+3,327 mi
- 19/12/201538,568 mi+2,608 mi
- 13/12/201641,125 mi+2,557 mi
- 20/12/201743,143 mi+2,018 mi
- 07/12/201843,452 mi+309 mi
- 02/01/202043,498 mi+46 mi
- 22/09/202043,654 mi+156 mi
- 14/09/202144,565 mi+911 mi
- 10/10/202245,621 mi+1,056 mi
- 25/09/202346,234 mi+613 mi
- 24/09/202446,822 mi+588 mi
- 16/09/202547,436 mi+614 mi
- 06/10/202647,481 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 1,679 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BOO Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BOO5.
SMART (MCC)
CITY CABRIOLET
HONDA
CIVIC
KOENIGSEGG
CCX
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
PORSCHE
911
JAGUAR
EPACE RDYN SE BLK D MHEV AWD A
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
BMW
M5
TOYOTA
HILUX
AUDI
A1
BMW
730
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
BMW M3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.