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M3 YWK

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YWK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 136,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,380 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,120 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 92,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,930 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)

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,771 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,768 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,422 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,792 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YWK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

M3 YWK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M3 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YWK 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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