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WR08 FYH

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,231 mi
Last recorded48,231 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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

RegistrationWR08 FYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 43,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 39,106 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,162 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012
Pass 3 May 2011 20,102 miles

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

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

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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WR08 FYH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WR08 FYH, 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 WR08 FYH?

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What year was WR08 FYH registered?

WR08 FYH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is WR08 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 FYH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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