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M3 UVP

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,288 mi
Last recorded109,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 109,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 107,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,518 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,714 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 105,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,723 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 99,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,179 miles

n/s/r wheel been repaired

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,889 miles

N/S Front tyre inner edge worn

N/S Rear outer sidewall of tyre damaged

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 UVP is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M3 UVP, 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

How do I check the history of M3 UVP?

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What year was M3 UVP registered?

M3 UVP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is M3 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 UVP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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