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YF08 UAR

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 93,778 miles

heavy impact to the rear offside quarter of the car, but it doesn't affect any lighting or suspension items neither does it have any sharp edges

Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 70,775 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wearing on innrer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 54,353 miles

front brake discs worn and liped

rear brake discs lighty scored

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 UAR is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

YF08 UAR is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is YF08 UAR safe to buy?

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