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EF08 VWT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,783 mi
Last recorded124,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,382 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,464 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 80,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 80,579 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,721 miles

Both rear tyres @ 2.5mm

Pass 22 May 2015 63,105 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)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 63,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,009 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

n/side outer wall damaged not to core

o/side front tyre outer wall damaged not to core

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,861 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 VWT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 VWT, 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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EF08 VWT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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