2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M3 GTG
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 19/02/2008. Recorded mileage 87,309 miles. MOT valid until 28/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
M3 GTG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 87,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
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.
M3 GTG Mileage History
- 03/03/201129,692 mi
- 03/03/201129,692 mi
- 08/03/201129,711 mi+19 mi
- 14/02/201240,660 mi+10,949 mi
- 11/02/201347,366 mi+6,706 mi
- 12/02/201347,366 mi
- 18/02/201452,774 mi+5,408 mi
- 16/02/201556,493 mi+3,719 mi
- 22/02/201660,376 mi+3,883 mi
- 22/02/201763,125 mi+2,749 mi
- 18/12/201766,164 mi+3,039 mi
- 19/12/201766,164 mi
- 06/12/201872,715 mi+6,551 mi
- 19/12/201976,460 mi+3,745 mi
- 18/05/202179,090 mi+2,630 mi
- 19/05/202179,091 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/202280,825 mi+1,734 mi
- 19/04/202482,452 mi+1,627 mi
- 30/04/202586,299 mi+3,847 mi
- 30/04/202687,309 mi+1,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M3 GTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (M3 GTG) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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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