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LJ08 KMA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KMA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,962 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,835 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,778 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/ shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable component's

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,055 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall poor

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall poor

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2018 67,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall poor

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall poor

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside Covered With Plastic Trays

Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,285 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2015 41,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,493 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,625 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 KMA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KMA, 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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LJ08 KMA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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