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27 POB

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 POB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,538 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 67,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 64,538 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 60,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,671 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,160 miles

Engine Bay Covers and Under Body Trays.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,786 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,496 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,199 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,499 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 27,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2011 19,278 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,278 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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27 POB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 27 POB, 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 27 POB registered?

27 POB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is 27 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 POB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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