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LF08 DLZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 DLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 89,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 87,702 miles

Front both tyres seem to be starting to wear edges slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe is corroded

underbody covered in spray grease/oil

Fail 2 Sep 2023 87,702 miles

Front both tyres seem to be starting to wear edges slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe is corroded

underbody covered in spray grease/oil

Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,330 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,808 miles

undercover/rear n/s disc overheated pads well down slight bind requires attention

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bead (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed bead (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

undercover/rear n/s disc overheated pads well down slight bind requires attention

Pass 29 Aug 2016 55,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,658 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,699 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,033 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 3.0mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,799 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 DLZ 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 78.9%.

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 LF08 DLZ, 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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LF08 DLZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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