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EJ08 LBL

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,436 mi
Last recorded96,436 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 LBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 71,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,827 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,082 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 17,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,839 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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EJ08 LBL 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 94.1%.

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 EJ08 LBL, 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 EJ08 LBL registered?

EJ08 LBL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 LBL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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