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Y700 TAX

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 118,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2023 117,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,618 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,795 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,657 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,484 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,845 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 15 Sep 2011 34,376 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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Y700 TAX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey 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 Y700 TAX, 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 Y700 TAX registered?

Y700 TAX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is Y700 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y700 TAX 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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