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M3 YYP

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,574 mi
Last recorded104,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,574 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 103,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 98,529 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,110 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,531 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around the vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,320 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 64,688 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread showing signs of splitting and deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread showing signs of splitting and deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,642 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 43,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,965 miles

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 YYP 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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

M3 YYP is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is M3 YYP safe to buy?

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