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LA08 FBF

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,536 mi
Last recorded99,536 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 FBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 99,536 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2018 88,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2018 87,867 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2017 75,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,831 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,795 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 Feb 2011 23,710 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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LA08 FBF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA08 FBF, 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 LA08 FBF registered?

LA08 FBF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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