2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M3 BMR
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,766 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M3 BMR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 124,766 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.
M3 BMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (M3 BMR) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M3 BMR Mileage History
- 02/03/2022115,182 mi
- 20/02/2023117,868 mi+2,686 mi
- 12/06/2024120,427 mi+2,559 mi
- 28/05/2025124,766 mi+4,339 mi
Average of roughly 2,959 miles per year across 4 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: 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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