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BV08 VBA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear ABS wires fouling rear anti roll bar

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

bolts missing from undertray

both steering rack gaiters fouling front anti roll bar

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,421 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 109,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working all led lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 85,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 85,240 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 85,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 84,087 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,154 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre pressures low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,861 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,655 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,618 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,618 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,013 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV08 VBA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BV08 VBA, 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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BV08 VBA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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