2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · FAZ 8007
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 59,429 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FAZ 8007 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 59,429 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.
FAZ 8007 Mileage History
- 22/09/202146,969 mi
- 23/09/202250,690 mi+3,721 mi
- 21/09/202354,037 mi+3,347 mi
- 20/09/202457,088 mi+3,051 mi
- 24/09/202559,429 mi+2,341 mi
Average of roughly 3,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FAZ 8007 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 (FAZ 8007) between September 2021 and September 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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- 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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