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YC57 UGW

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,449 mi
Last recorded106,449 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,449 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,840 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,996 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,993 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,645 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 83,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,011 miles

complete under cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,925 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,197 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 60,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,227 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 40,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight cut on nearside rear tyre

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,759 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,745 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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YC57 UGW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC57 UGW, 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 YC57 UGW registered?

YC57 UGW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is YC57 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 UGW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC57 UGW have outstanding finance?

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