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YH08 SJX

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,213 mi
Last recorded77,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,213 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,426 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 68,326 miles

Brake performance not tested brake warning light on brake pads warn brake test not done may damage car (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 50,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,917 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,420 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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YH08 SJX is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH08 SJX, 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 YH08 SJX registered?

YH08 SJX is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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