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YH08 ZFD

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 76,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,768 miles

Rear steel brake pipes advanced corrosion evident

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 65,821 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,938 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,879 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements f&r (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,277 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 29,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,076 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 ZFD is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFD, 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 YH08 ZFD registered?

YH08 ZFD is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YH08 ZFD safe to buy?

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