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VK58 LAA

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,582 mi
Last recorded81,582 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 LAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 80,800 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,390 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,179 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 67,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,576 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,335 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,109 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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VK58 LAA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK58 LAA, 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

How do I check the history of VK58 LAA?

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What year was VK58 LAA registered?

VK58 LAA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is VK58 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 LAA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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