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NK08 HLU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,435 mi
Last recorded67,435 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 HLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,285 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2024 65,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,113 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 May 2023 64,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2022 62,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 60,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 57,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,755 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,789 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 46,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,447 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,446 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,911 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NK08 HLU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NK08 HLU, 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 NK08 HLU?

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What year was NK08 HLU registered?

NK08 HLU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NK08 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK08 HLU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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