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M3 YGG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 97,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,805 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 77,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,313 miles

engine covers

offside rear diff seal leaking

under trays

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,720 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M3 YGG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M3 YGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 YGG registered?

M3 YGG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is M3 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YGG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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