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AX08 HUV

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,852 mi
Last recorded73,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HUV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,852 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 57,697 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 47,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

slight damage on n/s of rear bumper

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,816 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 33,786 miles

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

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

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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AX08 HUV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX08 HUV, 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 AX08 HUV registered?

AX08 HUV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AX08 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 HUV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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