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WK08 FVF

2008 BMW M3

Orange Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,744 mi
Last recorded65,744 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 FVF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 64,535 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust noisey

number plates secured with temporary fixings

Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust noisey

number plates secured with temporary fixings

Pass 21 Apr 2021 62,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,030 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 62,030 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,017 miles

Front both sides disc covers cracked

Pass 17 May 2017 58,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Rear suspension has limited travel

Fail 17 May 2017 58,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Rear suspension has limited travel

Pass 28 Jan 2016 53,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

indicators flash quickly but less than 120 flashes per minute

suspension has been lowered

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,667 miles

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 1 Jul 2013 40,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,108 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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WK08 FVF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Orange 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 WK08 FVF, 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 WK08 FVF registered?

WK08 FVF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is WK08 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 FVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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