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MH08 JFV

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,911 mi
Last recorded110,911 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 JFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 108,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,592 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,407 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,968 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 64,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,375 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 JFV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH08 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

MH08 JFV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is MH08 JFV safe to buy?

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