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MV58 VBA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,046 mi
Last recorded68,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2022 68,046 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 55,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 50,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 46,797 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 46,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,976 miles

front undertray smashed up

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,831 miles

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

front undertray smashed up

Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,575 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2014 28,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

engine light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,333 miles

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

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

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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MV58 VBA 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 MV58 VBA, 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

How do I check the history of MV58 VBA?

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What year was MV58 VBA registered?

MV58 VBA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is MV58 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 VBA 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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