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YD08 FNT

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,340 mi
Last recorded59,340 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FNT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 59,340 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 59,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,211 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,302 miles

vehicle struggled to pass emissions test

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 46,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.27mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.26mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,813 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,842 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,645 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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YD08 FNT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD08 FNT, 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 YD08 FNT registered?

YD08 FNT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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