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YK58 LVC

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,318 miles

Offside Emissions not tested exhaust leak at clamp in centre of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 86,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear parking brake slight bind

Fail 27 Dec 2019 86,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear parking brake slight bind

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,188 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))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 82,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,724 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 64,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 57,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,812 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,990 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,567 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 31 Aug 2011 22,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 22,446 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YK58 LVC 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 73.7%.

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 YK58 LVC, 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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YK58 LVC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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