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YH08 UXA

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 88,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,558 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center mount missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust connecting clamps corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSR light unit cracked not affecting light

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 87,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear light units have small cracks not affecting light

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center mount missing but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust connecting clamps corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,368 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,499 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,854 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,058 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,481 miles

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

child seat fitted

tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,565 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 UXA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

YH08 UXA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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