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M3 BVF

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 81,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 62,999 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 62,999 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 60,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 58,022 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 58,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,675 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,781 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,213 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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M3 BVF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M3 BVF, 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 M3 BVF registered?

M3 BVF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M3 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BVF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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