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OE08 LHY

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,718 mi
Last recorded76,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,191 miles

Front headlamp washers inop

Front no plate deteriated

Nearside Front Lower wheel arch panel damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded

service light on

Pass 31 May 2017 66,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front no plate damaged

Front steering rack slight leak at neck

Nearside Front undertray damaged

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

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

Offside Rear noise from osr brake drum

Pass 28 May 2016 57,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 49,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 49,002 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 40,167 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 3 Jun 2013 30,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 26,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,062 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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OE08 LHY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OE08 LHY, 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 OE08 LHY registered?

OE08 LHY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is OE08 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 LHY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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