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EU08 YHV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,216 mi
Last recorded34,216 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YHV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 34,216 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 32,779 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 31,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 29,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 29,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,691 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 28,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,513 miles

engine covers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,544 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 23,942 miles

earth straps on back box broken

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,874 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 20,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 10,640 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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EU08 YHV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EU08 YHV, 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 EU08 YHV registered?

EU08 YHV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EU08 YHV safe to buy?

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