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BF02 ABF

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,694 mi
Last recorded68,694 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 ABF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 68,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 66,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,532 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,160 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,088 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 34,224 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 21,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 16,085 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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BF02 ABF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF02 ABF, 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 BF02 ABF registered?

BF02 ABF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is BF02 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 ABF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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