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MJ08 BZA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,115 mi
Last recorded46,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,115 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,074 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 44,937 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 43,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,190 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,735 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,455 miles

both front tyres wearing iner edges and starting to crack

eml light on

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 17,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MJ08 BZA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MJ08 BZA, 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 MJ08 BZA registered?

MJ08 BZA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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