2008 BMW M3 Petrol · VFZ 3818
2008 BMW M3 (petrol). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 75,365 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- ---
VFZ 3818 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 75,365 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
VFZ 3818 Mileage History
- 01/06/202263,079 mi
- 16/06/202367,300 mi+4,221 mi
- 04/06/202471,229 mi+3,929 mi
- 08/07/202575,365 mi+4,136 mi
Average of roughly 3,961 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VFZ 3818 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (VFZ 3818) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 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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