2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · SL08 GVN
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 42,368 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 3999cc
SL08 GVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 42,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SL08 GVN Mileage History
- 11/04/202240,943 mi
- 25/04/202341,257 mi+314 mi
- 04/04/202441,424 mi+167 mi
- 15/04/202541,729 mi+305 mi
- 14/04/202642,368 mi+639 mi
Average of roughly 356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 GVN 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 (SL08 GVN) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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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