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LA08 PPZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 PPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 140,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 136,883 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 136,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,490 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

under tray fitted - under side damp with oil

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,134 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 29 Jul 2022 119,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine damp with oil

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 99,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,819 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,819 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,898 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,649 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 1 Aug 2014 41,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,148 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,780 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,642 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 PPZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LA08 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

LA08 PPZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is LA08 PPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 PPZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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