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LJ58 EKH

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EKH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,220 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 100,220 miles

Front Position lamp not working front side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr front upper tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 93,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 81,195 miles

brake test carried out by tapley meeter as vehicle to lower for roller

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 75,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,724 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cut slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,472 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 19,481 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 15,263 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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LJ58 EKH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ58 EKH, 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 LJ58 EKH registered?

LJ58 EKH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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