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L5 BTG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,685 mi
Last recorded155,685 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 155,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 147,057 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 138,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 132,306 miles

brake warning lamp iluminated but brake pads appear to be in good condition

Pass 16 Aug 2022 129,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,949 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,573 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 114,573 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,116 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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L5 BTG 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 L5 BTG, 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 L5 BTG registered?

L5 BTG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is L5 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BTG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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