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LJ58 LNU

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LNU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,655 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 60,655 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 47,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,264 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 30,985 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 30,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,555 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 LNU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

LJ58 LNU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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