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MV08 KPA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 KPA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 103,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 103,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at nearside front (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,746 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,896 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,785 miles

both front tyres worn inner

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,251 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)

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,076 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 34,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,500 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 KPA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KPA, 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 MV08 KPA registered?

MV08 KPA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MV08 KPA safe to buy?

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