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LC08 BYX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 131,424 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 131,323 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Section near mounting point welded over/around remaining corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 130,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 122,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 122,338 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus deep cut to inner wall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,967 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,461 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,661 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,349 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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LC08 BYX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC08 BYX, 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 LC08 BYX registered?

LC08 BYX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LC08 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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