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Y70 AJT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,623 mi
Last recorded123,623 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 AJT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 123,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,756 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 101,040 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,667 miles

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

Nearside Front slight cuts in tyre tread

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

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,218 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,837 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,618 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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Y70 AJT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y70 AJT, 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 Y70 AJT registered?

Y70 AJT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is Y70 AJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 AJT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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