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BU08 MWF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,306 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 87,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 86,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear differential has minor leak

Pass 2 May 2023 82,611 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 82,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,617 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 79,385 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 79,385 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 75,776 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake discs inner face rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 70,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,043 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,695 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 13 Aug 2013 26,416 miles

All four tyres have damage to outer side walls (no cords showing at this time)

All four wheel rims have damage to the outer rim

Fail 5 Aug 2013 26,413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres have damage to outer side walls (no cords showing at this time)

All four wheel rims have damage to the outer rim

Pass 5 May 2012 17,411 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 18 Apr 2011 10,885 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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BU08 MWF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU08 MWF, 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 BU08 MWF registered?

BU08 MWF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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