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VK08 VWF

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 68,598 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,672 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 59,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,450 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 58,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,462 miles

Front Brake discs fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,975 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 49,868 miles

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

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

Washers spray weak on windscreen

Pass 5 May 2017 44,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 38,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 37,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,604 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 35,603 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 29,963 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 23,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VWF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VK08 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

VK08 VWF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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