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YE08 PSY

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,124 mi
Last recorded57,124 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 57,124 miles

All suspension components have been undersealed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 56,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 55,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 53,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 52,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,786 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,972 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner side wall ( ran low pressure)

Pass 23 May 2017 40,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 35,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,024 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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YE08 PSY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YE08 PSY, 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 YE08 PSY registered?

YE08 PSY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YE08 PSY safe to buy?

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