2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · TA51 RAW
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 45,725 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TA51 RAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 45,725 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.
TA51 RAW Mileage History
- 19/02/202242,998 mi
- 25/02/202343,848 mi+850 mi
- 10/02/202444,263 mi+415 mi
- 01/03/202545,153 mi+890 mi
- 26/02/202645,725 mi+572 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TA51 RAW 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 (TA51 RAW) between February 2022 and February 2026.
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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- 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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