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WK08 JYN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,970 miles

small exhaust blow from o/s cat

Pass 28 Sep 2024 115,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 115,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,338 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,311 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 103,747 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,339 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 81,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,031 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 22 Feb 2012 52,760 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 slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,820 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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WK08 JYN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK08 JYN, 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 WK08 JYN registered?

WK08 JYN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is WK08 JYN safe to buy?

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