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PG08 YJR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YJR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 46,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,113 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 39,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 39,118 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack just after catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 33,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,775 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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PG08 YJR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PG08 YJR, 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 PG08 YJR registered?

PG08 YJR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is PG08 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 YJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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