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SP08 GYH

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 GYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Fail 2 Jul 2026 78,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 77,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 77,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 76,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,040 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 63,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,085 miles

Offside and Nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2015 50,444 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,137 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 16,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,094 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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SP08 GYH 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 SP08 GYH, 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 SP08 GYH registered?

SP08 GYH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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