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M3 YUJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,316 mi
Last recorded69,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 69,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 68,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,921 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 54,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,796 miles

Emissions only just meet limit.

Exhaust hitting floor pan at rear.

None bmw ehaust system fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,171 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 5 Nov 2012 44,195 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,510 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 33,510 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has severe hard wearing on inner tread and has slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has splits at inner sidewall but not through to cords

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 YUJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

M3 YUJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is M3 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YUJ 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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