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YC08 OHK

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,466 mi
Last recorded80,466 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen swept area

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside rear differential is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small chip in windscreen swept area

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

full under trays fitted covering testable item

small chip/crack in swept area

Fail 7 Oct 2022 77,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

full under trays fitted covering testable item

small chip/crack in swept area

Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,551 miles

Offside Front headlight washer inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2019 67,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end pinch bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight washer inoperative

Pass 25 May 2018 66,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 62,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 57,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,749 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 OHK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC08 OHK, 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 YC08 OHK registered?

YC08 OHK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 OHK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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