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M3 YWW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 102,742 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 102,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 98,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 87,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,838 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 71,826 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 66,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2017 63,569 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 57,251 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring components under the vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,400 miles

offside front tyre aproaching wear limit

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,198 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 15,198 miles

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

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

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 YWW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

M3 YWW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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