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M3 LFG

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,217 mi
Last recorded64,217 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,217 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 64,217 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 63,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 62,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall but not reaching chords

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 45,428 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 27,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,805 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 LFG 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 89.5%.

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 LFG, 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 M3 LFG registered?

M3 LFG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is M3 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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