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YH08 YMT

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,005 mi
Last recorded121,005 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 121,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,446 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small coolant leak

Fail 3 Apr 2024 116,446 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small coolant leak

Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,552 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken away from r box. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,617 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,872 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,530 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,569 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,737 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 69,737 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,228 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,650 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,279 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 YMT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

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

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