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L80 NBE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 NBE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 95,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 93,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 90,313 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 80,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 54,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,085 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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L80 NBE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L80 NBE, 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 L80 NBE registered?

L80 NBE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is L80 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 NBE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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