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MF08 ZTB

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZTB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,998 miles

UNDERCARRAGE IS COVERED BY SHEILDS 80%

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,127 miles

Both rear tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Fail 20 Mar 2019 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 76,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,646 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,347 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,999 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,482 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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MF08 ZTB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF08 ZTB, 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 MF08 ZTB registered?

MF08 ZTB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is MF08 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 ZTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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