2008 BMW M3 3.2L Petrol · AB08 VXV
2008 BMW M3 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 42,766 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AB08 VXV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 42,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AB08 VXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (AB08 VXV) between June 2011 and January 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
AB08 VXV Mileage History
- 06/06/201120,315 mi
- 23/05/201224,629 mi+4,314 mi
- 11/06/201326,946 mi+2,317 mi
- 11/06/201426,974 mi+28 mi
- 11/06/201527,014 mi+40 mi
- 08/06/201627,482 mi+468 mi
- 07/06/201728,447 mi+965 mi
- 17/05/201829,197 mi+750 mi
- 18/05/201829,197 mi
- 05/06/201932,303 mi+3,106 mi
- 08/12/202034,377 mi+2,074 mi
- 22/11/202135,187 mi+810 mi
- 10/01/202337,653 mi+2,466 mi
- 11/12/202339,405 mi+1,752 mi
- 06/01/202542,763 mi+3,358 mi
- 13/01/202542,766 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,650 miles per year across 16 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: Below Average
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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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