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BYE 8Y

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,298 mi
Last recorded30,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 8Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 30,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 28,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 27,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 25,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 25,696 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,673 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,474 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,613 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 16,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,409 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 12,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,796 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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BYE 8Y is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BYE 8Y, 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 BYE 8Y registered?

BYE 8Y is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BYE 8Y safe to buy?

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