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YG08 KNE

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,135 mi
Last recorded135,135 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 135,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,558 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Cooler pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2021 116,976 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,709 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 76,702 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management lamp on

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 64,193 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre on the legal limit

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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YG08 KNE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG08 KNE, 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 YG08 KNE registered?

YG08 KNE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 KNE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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