2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · AE02 LAM
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 92,874 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
AE02 LAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2023
- 92,874 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
AE02 LAM Mileage History
- 09/05/202392,872 mi
- 11/05/202392,874 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AE02 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (AE02 LAM) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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