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MD57 YEX

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YEX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 91,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,002 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,929 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,923 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,125 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge away to 0 mm also surface cracking

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 9 Nov 2015 52,268 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,777 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,163 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,796 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,796 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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MD57 YEX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MD57 YEX, 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 MD57 YEX registered?

MD57 YEX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is MD57 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD57 YEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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