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NH08 ZZD

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 ZZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,030 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 89,883 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 69,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 69,602 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,738 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,092 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,305 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,316 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 37,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust earth straps broken

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,406 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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NH08 ZZD 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 82.4%.

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 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 NH08 ZZD, 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 NH08 ZZD registered?

NH08 ZZD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is NH08 ZZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 ZZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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