2008 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2008 BMW M3? It's a Petrol with a 3999cc engine showing 86,544 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (2 RCJ) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between December 2022 and December 2025.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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.
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