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EK58 LYO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,163 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,641 miles

Offside rear shock absorber mount cracked. recommend replacement.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,312 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,842 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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EK58 LYO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EK58 LYO, 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 EK58 LYO registered?

EK58 LYO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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