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MV08 AWM

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,629 mi
Last recorded47,629 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 AWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 47,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,760 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,239 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,041 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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MV08 AWM is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MV08 AWM, 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 MV08 AWM registered?

MV08 AWM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MV08 AWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 AWM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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