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LJ58 PNZ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,939 mi
Last recorded74,939 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,939 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pas worn 85%

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,287 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012
Fail 23 Apr 2012

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PNZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

LJ58 PNZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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