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SV08 LRK

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 104,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,831 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,831 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 7 Mar 2018 87,904 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake is slightly sticky

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,800 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 LRK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

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

Is SV08 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 LRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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