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CU08 MVZ

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 93,944 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 93,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 87,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,247 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,195 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,916 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,960 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 8,902 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 MVZ 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 84.2%.

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 CU08 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

CU08 MVZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CU08 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 MVZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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