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J6 VYN

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 77,740 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 74,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 74,358 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no visible adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high no visible adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 70,746 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 69,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,235 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 61,596 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,259 miles

both rear tryres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2017 54,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,435 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,164 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 27,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damage

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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J6 VYN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 J6 VYN, 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 J6 VYN registered?

J6 VYN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is J6 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 VYN 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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