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YF08 FLM

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 FLM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 70,758 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just ok (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,463 miles

front brake discs slightly corroding

rear brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 52,740 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,786 miles

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,592 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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YF08 FLM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF08 FLM, 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 YF08 FLM registered?

YF08 FLM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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