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YF08 XHZ

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,703 mi
Last recorded84,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XHZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,703 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,042 miles

nearside & offside front tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,208 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 61,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,509 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,512 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,325 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,956 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Plastic covers fitted side sills ,floor pan and engine

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 XHZ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHZ, 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 YF08 XHZ registered?

YF08 XHZ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 XHZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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