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LC08 VBG

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,491 mi
Last recorded99,491 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VBG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,491 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,110 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,027 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 91,027 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 88,016 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,310 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,304 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard both pre cats missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,296 miles

Emissions not tested both front catylitic converters missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 82,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 79,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,392 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 58,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,114 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,948 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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LC08 VBG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC08 VBG, 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 LC08 VBG registered?

LC08 VBG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is LC08 VBG safe to buy?

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