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CY08 NHV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 NHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,340 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,340 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,273 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,901 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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CY08 NHV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY08 NHV, 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 CY08 NHV registered?

CY08 NHV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is CY08 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 NHV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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