2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · R5 PPU
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2008. Recorded mileage 91,894 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
R5 PPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 91,894 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.
R5 PPU Mileage History
- 02/09/202173,053 mi
- 01/09/202275,852 mi+2,799 mi
- 05/09/202378,766 mi+2,914 mi
- 05/09/202484,002 mi+5,236 mi
- 26/09/202591,894 mi+7,892 mi
Average of roughly 4,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R5 PPU 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 (R5 PPU) between September 2021 and September 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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