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VK08 MYR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 MYR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,466 miles

Front Undertray damaged

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 75,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,825 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 65,759 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)

nearside front brake calpier damp with fluid from bleed nipple but has no major fluid leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 43,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 43,455 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,787 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,324 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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VK08 MYR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK08 MYR, 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 VK08 MYR registered?

VK08 MYR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VK08 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 MYR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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