2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · DU08 CVV
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 17,172 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU08 CVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 17,172 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.
DU08 CVV Mileage History
- 24/01/202213,261 mi
- 20/12/202316,860 mi+3,599 mi
- 18/12/202417,172 mi+312 mi
Average of roughly 1,349 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 CVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (DU08 CVV) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 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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- 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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