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EF08 PFO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,703 mi
Last recorded78,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 PFO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 69,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing bold on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing bold on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 67,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,725 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,723 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,045 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 23,561 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 PFO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 PFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 PFO registered?

EF08 PFO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is EF08 PFO safe to buy?

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