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BK08 LFG

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 94,364 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,694 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 92,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,397 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 73,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear exhaust clamp deteriorating and corroded

offside rear exhaust clamp deteriorating and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 45,388 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,874 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 23 Mar 2011 33,230 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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BK08 LFG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK08 LFG, 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 BK08 LFG registered?

BK08 LFG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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