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MH08 DVF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 103,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 102,639 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from join between cat & middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 May 2024 100,933 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 97,285 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 93,258 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 85,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 73,982 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,605 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,192 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 15 May 2012 40,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,715 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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MH08 DVF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 MH08 DVF, 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 MH08 DVF registered?

MH08 DVF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MH08 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 DVF 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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