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VK08 ZTR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,251 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,950 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 88,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 85,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,285 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 82,283 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 75,646 miles

engine covers plus under trays fitted

off side front tyre worn

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,190 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Apr 2013 48,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,660 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,096 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 ZTR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 VK08 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

VK08 ZTR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is VK08 ZTR safe to buy?

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