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115 HER

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,232 mi
Last recorded72,232 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration115 HER
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,524 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,267 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 57,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2018 57,483 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,747 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitterd

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat.

Nearside Rear Slight Dampness Around Brake Hose Union To Caliper.

Offside Front Slight Dampness Around Brake Caliper Bleed Nipple.

Pass 12 May 2015 50,479 miles

signs of dampness around nearside rear brake hose to caliper joint area

Fail 12 May 2015 50,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of dampness around nearside rear brake hose to caliper joint area

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 37,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,411 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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115 HER is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 115 HER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 115 HER registered?

115 HER is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is 115 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for 115 HER shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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