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20 KJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,488 mi
Last recorded18,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 KJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in sipes 265/35/18 dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in sipes 265/35/18 dot 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays running length of vehicle covering some components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,348 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 18,205 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 18,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,918 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,716 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 5,620 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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20 KJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 20 KJ, 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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What year was 20 KJ registered?

20 KJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is 20 KJ safe to buy?

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