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SV08 HJN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HJN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,375 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,753 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS LIPED AND GROVED

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,024 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2011 31,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,447 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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SV08 HJN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV08 HJN, 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 SV08 HJN registered?

SV08 HJN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 HJN safe to buy?

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