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M8 LUA

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,054 mi
Last recorded60,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 LUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2018 60,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Mar 2016 54,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,726 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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M8 LUA is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M8 LUA, 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 M8 LUA registered?

M8 LUA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M8 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 LUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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