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LF08 BKZ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,823 mi
Last recorded111,823 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BKZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 111,823 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 111,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 105,933 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,481 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,757 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,235 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,483 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,781 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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LF08 BKZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LF08 BKZ, 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 LF08 BKZ registered?

LF08 BKZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is LF08 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 BKZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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