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M3 YVV

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 91,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 90,213 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,449 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 89,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall weakened tyre has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring contaminated with oil?

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,988 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,150 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing And offside rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,980 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,683 miles

sill covers fitted.

undertray covers fitted.

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 YVV 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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

M3 YVV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for M3 YVV 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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