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CN08 VTD

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 VTD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 95,887 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 95,887 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,235 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,224 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,088 miles

rear brake pads are low and close to a failure, rear brake discs are worn, front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,237 miles

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

slight blow from rear exhaust joints

Pass 4 Feb 2013 36,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,702 miles

offside front steering arm worn, offside rear upper arm outer bush worn

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 VTD is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN08 VTD, 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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CN08 VTD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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