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T70 VMS

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,961 mi
Last recorded130,961 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 VMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 126,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 121,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 112,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,957 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,437 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,070 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T70 VMS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T70 VMS, 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 T70 VMS registered?

T70 VMS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is T70 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T70 VMS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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