2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · DG08 VLW
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 74,888 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
DG08 VLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 74,888 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.
DG08 VLW Mileage History
- 07/09/202168,935 mi
- 14/09/202270,743 mi+1,808 mi
- 04/09/202372,605 mi+1,862 mi
- 03/09/202474,030 mi+1,425 mi
- 19/08/202574,888 mi+858 mi
Average of roughly 1,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 VLW 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 (DG08 VLW) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 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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