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YA08 MZN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,359 mi
Last recorded51,359 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MZN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,359 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 51,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,062 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,782 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,649 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 43,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,388 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 41,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 36,375 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2015 30,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,014 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,375 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 19,772 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 19,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YA08 MZN 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 73.7%.

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 YA08 MZN, 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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YA08 MZN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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