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Y8 MLJ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,887 miles

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside possible run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 82,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 78,755 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,943 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 600,011 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear and front brakediscs slight wporn out

Fail 1 Sep 2012 60,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear and front brakediscs slight wporn out

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,514 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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Y8 MLJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y8 MLJ, 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 Y8 MLJ registered?

Y8 MLJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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