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BF58 LHG

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,112 mi
Last recorded43,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 43,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,946 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 42,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 42,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 42,114 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 37,677 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge with small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 34,742 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge with small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,374 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 20,293 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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BF58 LHG is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF58 LHG, 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 BF58 LHG registered?

BF58 LHG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 LHG safe to buy?

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