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M333 YSS

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 YSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 67,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,587 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,652 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,754 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 57,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,589 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 44,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R TYRE IS LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 27,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,851 miles

Aux drive belt damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Aux drive belt damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,263 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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M333 YSS 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 72.2%.

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 M333 YSS, 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 M333 YSS registered?

M333 YSS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is M333 YSS safe to buy?

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