2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · E9 XLB
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 15/02/2008. Recorded mileage 118,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
E9 XLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2025
- 118,993 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.
E9 XLB Mileage History
- 04/09/202193,167 mi
- 08/10/202294,117 mi+950 mi
- 26/05/202394,591 mi+474 mi
- 11/05/2024102,901 mi+8,310 mi
- 31/05/2025118,993 mi+16,092 mi
Average of roughly 6,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E9 XLB 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 (E9 XLB) between September 2021 and May 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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