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M3 VFV

2008 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 87,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,622 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 84,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 79,738 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,169 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 72,560 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 48,969 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2013 40,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,461 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,667 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 VFV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

M3 VFV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is M3 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VFV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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