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M30 VBM

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,420 mi
Last recorded60,420 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 60,420 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 55,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,872 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,864 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 May 2015 43,644 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 40,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,870 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,144 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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M30 VBM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M30 VBM, 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 M30 VBM registered?

M30 VBM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is M30 VBM safe to buy?

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