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SW08 YBY

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,258 mi
Last recorded66,258 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YBY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 41,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,998 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 36,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,932 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 26,925 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SW08 YBY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW08 YBY, 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 SW08 YBY registered?

SW08 YBY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is SW08 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 YBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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