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RA08 PYS

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 PYS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 98,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 96,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 92,928 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsf + osf (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 92,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nsf + osf (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 90,270 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 89,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 88,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 84,273 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,299 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,570 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre is worn on edges

nearside rear tyre is punctured

offside front tyre is worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,875 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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RA08 PYS is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RA08 PYS, 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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RA08 PYS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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