2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · A21 VLL
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19/01/2008. Recorded mileage 126,284 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
A21 VLL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 126,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
A21 VLL Mileage History
- 21/06/2022110,428 mi
- 08/07/2023113,505 mi+3,077 mi
- 21/06/2024123,649 mi+10,144 mi
- 13/08/2025126,284 mi+2,635 mi
Average of roughly 5,040 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A21 VLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (A21 VLL) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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