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BV58 VTC

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 VTC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 69,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 69,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 69,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 69,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 65,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 60,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm I don't advise driving this vehicle anywhere with tyre in this condition with cords exposed around entire circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear and off side front tyres worn very close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,157 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very, very close to legal limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,338 miles

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

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

Slight misting of oil on gearbox oil sump

Fail 19 Mar 2014 19,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight misting of oil on gearbox oil sump

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 15,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,200 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 12,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BV58 VTC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV58 VTC, 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 BV58 VTC registered?

BV58 VTC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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