BMW M32008 · 4.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2008 BMW M3 — Petrol, 3999cc. This vehicle has 87,906 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this BMW M3 (S22 VEF) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2021 and November 2025.
With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. 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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