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WJ08 AUY

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides after cats (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,212 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 15,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 7,564 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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WJ08 AUY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WJ08 AUY, 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 WJ08 AUY registered?

WJ08 AUY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 AUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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