2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LM57 FDL
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 79,624 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
LM57 FDL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 79,624 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: Good
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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.
LM57 FDL Mileage History
- 30/11/202378,511 mi
- 31/01/202578,726 mi+215 mi
- 24/03/202679,624 mi+898 mi
Average of roughly 481 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LM57 FDL 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 (LM57 FDL) between November 2023 and March 2026.
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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