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M3 YVP

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,262 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,811 miles

Front wheels slightly fouling plastic inner arch linings

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Hazard warning lights flashing faster that standard

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake hose to pipe connection loose in mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front brake hose to pipe connection loose in mounting

Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Hazard warning lights flashing faster that standard

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake hose to pipe connection loose in mounting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front brake hose to pipe connection loose in mounting

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,749 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,476 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2017 72,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,886 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,116 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,449 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,445 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 YVP is a 2008 BMW M3 in White 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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

M3 YVP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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