Official DVLA Record
Outstanding Recall

2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · EX58 UBL

EX58 UBL

2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 36,783 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2008 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 03/03/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
36,783 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/03/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
3999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2008 BMW M3 presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, with the most recent test in March 2025 showing a pass with no recorded defects. The vehicle has maintained a consistent record of passing without advisories or failures over the last several years of documented testing. The mechanical trend is remarkably stable. There are no recurring issues or patterns of degradation visible in the MOT data, suggesting the car has been well-maintained or has simply not been subjected to the typical wear and tear seen in higher-mileage performance vehicles. The mileage is significantly lower than average for an 18-year-old car, averaging only about 2,044 miles per year. While this suggests very light use, it is an ambiguous signal for a high-performance engine. Such low mileage can indicate a cherished collector's item, but it can also imply long periods of standing idle. For an M3, infrequent use can sometimes lead to issues with seals, fluids, or tyre flat-spotting rather than mechanical wear from driving. Because the MOT history is so limited and clean, it does not reveal any hidden mechanical struggles. You should not assume the car is perfect simply because it has passed its tests without issue.

EX58 UBL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
  • 36,783 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 Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

EX58 UBL Mileage History

  1. 16/10/202136,654 mi
  2. 03/02/202436,716 mi+62 mi
  3. 04/03/202536,783 mi+67 mi

Average of roughly 38 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

EX58 UBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 19:30
MOT Analysis

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 (EX58 UBL) between October 2021 and March 2025.

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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY