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PF08 HLU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 HLU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 96,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 85,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 65,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,360 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE - CUT IN SIDEWALL - UNDER 25MM NO CORDS EXPOSED

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,772 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,199 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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PF08 HLU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PF08 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.

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What year was PF08 HLU registered?

PF08 HLU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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