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EF08 BFY

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,670 mi
Last recorded76,670 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 74,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,866 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,368 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

Offside Front tyre scrubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 60,535 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

Offside Front tyre scrubbing wheel arch liner on full lock

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,052 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,409 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,640 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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EF08 BFY is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF08 BFY, 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 EF08 BFY registered?

EF08 BFY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is EF08 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 BFY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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