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M80 HLS

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,944 mi
Last recorded106,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 HLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 104,037 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 103,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 100,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,573 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,793 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 28 Jul 2016 74,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,036 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 26 Mar 2014 51,536 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,221 miles

REAR TYRES NEAR THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,883 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,905 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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M80 HLS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M80 HLS, 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 M80 HLS?

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What year was M80 HLS registered?

M80 HLS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is M80 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 HLS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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