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A21 VLL

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,284 mi
Last recorded126,284 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,284 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 123,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 107,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 96,712 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,520 miles

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 3 Feb 2018 91,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,131 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,119 miles

undertrays fitted front and rear

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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A21 VLL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey 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 A21 VLL, 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 A21 VLL registered?

A21 VLL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is A21 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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