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LJ58 MXN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 55,204 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,581 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 29,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/ZR19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,038 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 22,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 22,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,995 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 MXN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXN, 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 LJ58 MXN registered?

LJ58 MXN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is LJ58 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 MXN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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