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YA08 NVE

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,397 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,837 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,267 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread at the lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 50,935 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 46,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,494 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,673 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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YA08 NVE 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 YA08 NVE, 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 YA08 NVE registered?

YA08 NVE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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