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LJ08 OWK

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,662 mi
Last recorded96,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OWK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 93,899 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,631 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,443 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 80,443 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,570 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,101 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 64,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,836 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,587 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 OWK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJ08 OWK, 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 LJ08 OWK registered?

LJ08 OWK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is LJ08 OWK safe to buy?

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