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MY54 JON

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY54 JON
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,393 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,890 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 52,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,387 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 43,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 26,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MY54 JON is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MY54 JON, 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 MY54 JON registered?

MY54 JON is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is MY54 JON safe to buy?

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