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CN08 VSP

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,204 mi
Last recorded114,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VSP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 114,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 108,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 95,721 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,766 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,463 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,761 miles

Nearside and offside front wheel bearings are slightly noisy.

Nearside front tyre outer wall is lightly cut - cord not visible.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 58,182 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,848 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,886 miles

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

rear brake dics slighty corroded and scored

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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CN08 VSP is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 CN08 VSP, 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 CN08 VSP registered?

CN08 VSP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is CN08 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN08 VSP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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