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LJ08 VVT

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VVT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,970 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,992 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,543 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 6 Apr 2022 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bent on suspension arm not working (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose rotted around clips above rear silencer

Fail 1 Mar 2021 91,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose rotted around clips above rear silencer

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,140 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,932 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 77,413 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,974 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 48,587 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 41,804 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 41,804 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,073 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,838 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 VVT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ08 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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