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OU08 VYW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 VYW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 97,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,683 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 80,062 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 16 May 2018 75,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 75,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,933 miles

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

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 68,023 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult belt not checked

engine bay/under covers fitted

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,531 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,142 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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OU08 VYW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OU08 VYW, 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 OU08 VYW registered?

OU08 VYW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is OU08 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 VYW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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