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PX08 LLZ

2008 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,340 mi
Last recorded108,340 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 LLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 108,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,876 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,721 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 94,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,089 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,648 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)

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,810 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,809 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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PX08 LLZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX08 LLZ, 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 PX08 LLZ registered?

PX08 LLZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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