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R21 YTT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,732 mi
Last recorded51,732 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 YTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 51,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,986 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,617 miles

Nearside Front NSF wheel possibly touching wheel arch.

Offside Front OSF wheel possibly touching wheel arch.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,569 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 4,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 1,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 921 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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R21 YTT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R21 YTT, 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

How do I check the history of R21 YTT?

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What year was R21 YTT registered?

R21 YTT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is R21 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 YTT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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