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C2 VPE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 VPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 113,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary drive system noisy

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,947 miles

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

both rear tyres abnormally worn and close to limit

rear brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,297 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 77,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,616 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,483 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,860 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,578 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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C2 VPE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C2 VPE, 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 C2 VPE registered?

C2 VPE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is C2 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 VPE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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