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E92 JKL

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,636 mi
Last recorded92,636 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE92 JKL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 92,636 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 79,195 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,402 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 73,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,250 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod and outer track rod end ball joints excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 64,100 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 64,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,846 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,877 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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E92 JKL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E92 JKL, 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 E92 JKL registered?

E92 JKL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is E92 JKL safe to buy?

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