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N40 LSN

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,170 mi
Last recorded42,170 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 LSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,793 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,351 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,056 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,601 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2019 32,294 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,614 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,392 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 18,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 13,138 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 11,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 4,736 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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N40 LSN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N40 LSN, 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 N40 LSN registered?

N40 LSN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is N40 LSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 LSN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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