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YK58 RKN

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 RKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,096 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 91,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 90,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,496 miles

Exhaust system slight blow

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear subframe corroded

Steering rack appears damp

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,848 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

Nearside front brake backing plate loose but still secure

Noise on front end when steering but unable to identify

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower nub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake requires adjustment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,367 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres stepped inner edges

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,890 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,637 miles

Rear Both rear tyres low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,502 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut but not quite to cords

Pass 16 May 2014 60,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 42,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,902 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

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 RKN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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