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YH08 YNV

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,662 mi
Last recorded90,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 90,662 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,463 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 85,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,678 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,167 miles

Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,719 miles

slight knock/noise from the nearside front suspension system joints

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 63,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,885 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,832 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,832 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 31 Dec 2013 39,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 30,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,943 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,521 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 YNV 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 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

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

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