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LJ08 VZV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,281 mi
Last recorded98,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 98,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 88,007 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 87,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 83,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,226 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,036 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 54,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 43,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,290 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,866 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 VZV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

LJ08 VZV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VZV safe to buy?

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