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LB08 FHF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,937 mi
Last recorded48,937 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,614 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,682 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 21,682 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,288 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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LB08 FHF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB08 FHF, 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 LB08 FHF registered?

LB08 FHF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is LB08 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 FHF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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