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C5 HFL

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,217 mi
Last recorded31,217 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HFL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

speedo and tell tails all ok but rev counter, fuel gauge and temp gauge inop

Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,137 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 31,137 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 30,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 30,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 30,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,066 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2653519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 29,604 miles

n/s rear tyre close too legal limit 2mm 265/35/19

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2019 28,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 22,217 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 22,217 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,658 miles

front tyres cracking.

slight cuts in n /s/f tyre.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,090 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outerwall.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,546 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

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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C5 HFL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C5 HFL, 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 C5 HFL registered?

C5 HFL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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