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LEZ 2946

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,142 mi
Last recorded47,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 2946
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,606 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 46,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 45,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,890 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2015 39,031 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,797 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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LEZ 2946 is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LEZ 2946, 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

How do I check the history of LEZ 2946?

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What year was LEZ 2946 registered?

LEZ 2946 is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LEZ 2946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 2946 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LEZ 2946 have outstanding finance?

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