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OV08 YXR

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,708 mi
Last recorded82,708 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,708 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 82,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,690 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,626 miles

Engine light on- PRS

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

Fail 31 May 2017 68,626 miles

Engine light on- PRS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,868 miles

Fuel filler cap starting to perish

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,922 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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OV08 YXR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV08 YXR, 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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OV08 YXR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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