2008 BMW M34.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2008 BMW M3 — Petrol, 3999cc. This vehicle has 70,812 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2008, this BMW M3 with plate R88 NEC has undergone 4 MOT inspections since October 2021.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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