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LJ58 LNO

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to lightly wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Oct 2024 82,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to lightly wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to lightly wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 69,337 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 66,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,224 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 50,928 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 33,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 27,889 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,901 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking + worn on edges

rear tyres cracking+ worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,808 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)

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 LNO 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 LJ58 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

LJ58 LNO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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