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L9 YXX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 YXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 112,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,672 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2023 106,994 miles

Seats fitted for Motorsport use

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 83,865 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,043 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,033 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

ABS wiring not properly secured at OSR. Near spring and driveshaft.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,899 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,644 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,759 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,819 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,162 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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L9 YXX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L9 YXX, 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 L9 YXX registered?

L9 YXX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is L9 YXX safe to buy?

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