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M3 YUE

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

147,791 mi
Last recorded147,791 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 147,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 143,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 141,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,414 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,288 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,583 miles

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

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))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 109,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,213 miles

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

eml light on dash not affecting c/o emissions

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,615 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,615 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,910 miles

both front tyres have very uneven wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre has puncture/leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 38,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,035 miles

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

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

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

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 YUE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

M3 YUE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is M3 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YUE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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