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WJ57 LOW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,310 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres feathering.

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

rear tyres only just meet standard.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,216 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,216 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,055 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 10 Mar 2014 45,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,733 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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WJ57 LOW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ57 LOW, 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 WJ57 LOW registered?

WJ57 LOW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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