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6 LRV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 LRV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,213 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 11,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 77,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 67,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 61,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 61,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose o/s/r

Heat shield missing n/s/r

o/s front tyre worn cracked and perished on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2018 59,219 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 59,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 55,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 55,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 May 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,991 miles

OSF outer tyre wall damaged- tyre ok- cords not exposed

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,490 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,029 miles

heatshields on exhust backbox insecure

offside rear seatbelt is twisted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,498 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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6 LRV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 6 LRV, 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 6 LRV registered?

6 LRV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 6 LRV safe to buy?

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