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PL08 GTF

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,797 mi
Last recorded79,797 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GTF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,793 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,555 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 41,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,041 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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PL08 GTF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL08 GTF, 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

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What year was PL08 GTF registered?

PL08 GTF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PL08 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 GTF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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