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M3 YLU

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,157 mi
Last recorded73,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner sidewall + tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,314 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,246 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,565 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,904 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,875 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to manufacturs recomended safe limit of 3mm.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,720 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,351 miles

Long travel on the parking brake lever.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,335 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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M3 YLU is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YLU, 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 M3 YLU registered?

M3 YLU is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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