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YK08 LDA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 77,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,757 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,308 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,296 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,606 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,383 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,494 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,760 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s/f tyres slight outer sidewall damage

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edge

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 LDA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK08 LDA, 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

How do I check the history of YK08 LDA?

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What year was YK08 LDA registered?

YK08 LDA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is YK08 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 LDA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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