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SV08 HLK

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,970 mi
Last recorded59,970 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HLK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,970 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 59,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn/cracking inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,457 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,204 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 46,790 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2 mill tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake caliper fitted incorrectly

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,827 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight cracking to nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,609 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 16 Feb 2011 17,886 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 HLK is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV08 HLK, 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 SV08 HLK registered?

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

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