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SP08 HGO

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,938 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,711 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,455 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 66,455 miles

Emissions not tested TEST not completed ran out of fuel. (7.4.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,999 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 31,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SP08 HGO is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP08 HGO, 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 SP08 HGO registered?

SP08 HGO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is SP08 HGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 HGO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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