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YK08 GSV

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,503 mi
Last recorded118,503 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 118,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,177 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 18 Jan 2022 101,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,590 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 4 Sep 2018 82,303 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction and advise ageing both front tyres (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,631 miles

front and rear reg. plates secured with cableties

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,754 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)

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)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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)

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge+slight cuts

nearside+offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YK08 GSV is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK08 GSV, 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 YK08 GSV registered?

YK08 GSV is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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