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M3 YTB

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,288 mi
Last recorded64,288 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YTB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 64,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 60,766 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 60,273 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 60,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK, OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLES

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLES SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35ZR19 (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,356 miles

Oil leak

plastic covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,734 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,502 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage, but not exposing cords

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 44,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,980 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 YTB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M3 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

M3 YTB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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