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YC08 NVA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NVA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,737 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 79,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,217 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,263 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2016 54,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,162 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 48,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 35,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,318 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,416 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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YC08 NVA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC08 NVA, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 NVA?

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What year was YC08 NVA registered?

YC08 NVA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is YC08 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 NVA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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