2008 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · AA04 BMW
2008 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 76,515 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA04 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 76,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA04 BMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (AA04 BMW) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AA04 BMW Mileage History
- 01/12/202263,609 mi
- 05/12/202368,536 mi+4,927 mi
- 28/11/202472,410 mi+3,874 mi
- 01/12/202576,515 mi+4,105 mi
- 01/12/202576,515 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- 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.
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