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M22 LCJ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 LCJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 96,741 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,625 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 79,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,172 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,987 miles

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 13 Feb 2019 70,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,350 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,697 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,896 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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M22 LCJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 M22 LCJ, 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 M22 LCJ registered?

M22 LCJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is M22 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 LCJ 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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