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BN08 LHU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,049 mi
Last recorded84,049 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 LHU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 84,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,768 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 83,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,243 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OFFSIDE PIPE WHERE FRONT JOINS TO MIDDLE VERY SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OFFSIDE PIPE WHERE FRONT JOINS TO MIDDLE VERY SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,276 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER RADIOUS ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER RADIOUS ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 71,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MIDDLE RADIOUS ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MIDDLE RADIOUSE ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FUEL CAP SEAL

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER RADIOUS ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER RADIOUS ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,301 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 68,301 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,798 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,288 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 23 Mar 2011 25,345 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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BN08 LHU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN08 LHU, 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 BN08 LHU registered?

BN08 LHU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is BN08 LHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 LHU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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