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EL52 YYY

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL52 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 71,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 64,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,881 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,121 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyre balding very close to cord inner

Rear n/s and o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,336 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,108 miles

Centre Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,091 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,039 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 32,391 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,764 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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EL52 YYY is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EL52 YYY, 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 EL52 YYY registered?

EL52 YYY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EL52 YYY safe to buy?

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