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M15 OKN

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,527 mi
Last recorded129,527 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 OKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 129,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 106,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 104,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 99,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 95,820 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 90,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,576 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 83,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres edges wearing and 2mm 245/35zr19 93y

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,666 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres edges wearing and 2mm 245/35zr19 93y

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 31,792 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M15 OKN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M15 OKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M15 OKN registered?

M15 OKN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is M15 OKN safe to buy?

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