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Y5 EXN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 EXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 76,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,486 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,236 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on outside

Fail 13 Mar 2015 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear tyres worn on outside

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,758 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,493 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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Y5 EXN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 Y5 EXN, 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 Y5 EXN registered?

Y5 EXN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is Y5 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 EXN 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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