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LC08 VVE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,933 mi
Last recorded89,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 VVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,223 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 19 Sep 2023 80,252 miles

Chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,564 miles

Chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 67,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,109 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 64,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,988 miles

Offside Front tyre crak on inner side

front brake discs coroded on inner side

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,806 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 VVE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LC08 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

LC08 VVE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LC08 VVE safe to buy?

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