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M21 LDF

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 LDF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 96,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 95,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,293 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,437 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 90,814 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 90,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 73,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,456 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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M21 LDF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red 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 M21 LDF, 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 M21 LDF registered?

M21 LDF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is M21 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 LDF 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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