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LJ08 GUH

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,941 mi
Last recorded90,941 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GUH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 90,597 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,487 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,388 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm [Conti 285/30 X ZR20].

Offside rear tyre tread worn down to 3mm. [Conti 285/30 X ZR20].

Pass 6 May 2015 60,961 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,906 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,906 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,209 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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LJ08 GUH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ08 GUH, 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 LJ08 GUH registered?

LJ08 GUH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LJ08 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 GUH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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