2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · MV08 FZC
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2008. Recorded mileage 109,429 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
MV08 FZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 109,429 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.
MV08 FZC Mileage History
- 30/09/202190,427 mi
- 25/08/202294,342 mi+3,915 mi
- 24/08/2023100,340 mi+5,998 mi
- 23/08/2024104,310 mi+3,970 mi
- 28/08/2025109,429 mi+5,119 mi
Average of roughly 4,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV08 FZC 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 (MV08 FZC) between September 2021 and August 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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