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M50 LYB

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,781 mi
Last recorded99,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 LYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,781 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 97,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,226 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 85,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 82,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 73,222 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in separate locations.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,182 miles

Offside track rod making a clicking sound

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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M50 LYB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M50 LYB, 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 M50 LYB registered?

M50 LYB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is M50 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 LYB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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