2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · GY58 RBF
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 75,256 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY58 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 75,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY58 RBF 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 (GY58 RBF) between March 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
GY58 RBF Mileage History
- 30/03/202253,705 mi
- 16/03/202362,709 mi+9,004 mi
- 16/03/202362,711 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/202475,247 mi+12,536 mi
- 19/10/202475,256 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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