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PF08 XBM

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,134 mi
Last recorded56,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,134 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))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 56,134 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 1 Jun 2021 55,758 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,459 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,792 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,094 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

offside front tyre worn inner edge no ply or cords shwing

small cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall no ply or cords showing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge no ply or cords showing

offside front tyre worn inner edge no ply or cords shwing

small cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall no ply or cords showing

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 XBM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PF08 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

PF08 XBM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is PF08 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 XBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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