2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · LY57 FXH
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 131,444 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY57 FXH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2023
- 131,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY57 FXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (LY57 FXH) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LY57 FXH Mileage History
- 03/12/2021129,375 mi
- 03/01/2023130,588 mi+1,213 mi
- 09/12/2023131,444 mi+856 mi
Average of roughly 1,027 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: BMW M3
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- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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