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YP58 WAJ

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,299 mi
Last recorded133,299 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 WAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 133,299 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 133,299 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,513 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 121,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,450 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,431 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,694 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low/ bald on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 58,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,492 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,246 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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YP58 WAJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YP58 WAJ, 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 YP58 WAJ registered?

YP58 WAJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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