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CU08 CVZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 103,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 103,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,708 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 88,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 75,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,814 miles

wipers very smeary advise replacement ASAP

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,671 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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CU08 CVZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 CU08 CVZ, 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 CU08 CVZ registered?

CU08 CVZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is CU08 CVZ safe to buy?

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