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VO08 BMW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,944 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,053 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,172 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 64,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,229 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,095 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 32,980 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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VO08 BMW 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 88.2%.

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 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 VO08 BMW, 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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VO08 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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