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Y25 YCO

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 YCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 98,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,162 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,397 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 97,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,951 miles

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 13 Dec 2013 36,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,151 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,943 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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Y25 YCO is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y25 YCO, 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 Y25 YCO registered?

Y25 YCO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is Y25 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 YCO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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