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A16 LBP

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LBP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 83,194 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 53,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,474 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner shoulder cut to sidewall

rear brake discs showing corrosion

rear brake pads 6 mm

rear tyres on 4 mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,073 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,195 miles

Offside front wing cracked near bumper.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 24,195 miles

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

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

Offside front wing cracked near bumper.

PIRELLI P ZERO 265/35/ZR 19 (94Y)

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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A16 LBP is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A16 LBP, 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 A16 LBP registered?

A16 LBP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is A16 LBP safe to buy?

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