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BL08 MKF

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 76,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 71,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 70,956 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn INNER AND OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn INNER AND OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn INNER AND OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn INNER AND OUTER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 70,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inside edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm wearing on inside edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,921 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 47,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,558 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,723 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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BL08 MKF is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BL08 MKF, 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 BL08 MKF registered?

BL08 MKF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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