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YS08 YCY

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 YCY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,808 miles

Offside Rear park brake poor

Fail 25 Jun 2022 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected not secured (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability not secured loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear park brake poor

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 88,781 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,146 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,088 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2012 26,175 miles

N/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and 2.8 on outer edge.

Very slight corrsion to both front discs on outer side inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,278 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,704 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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YS08 YCY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YS08 YCY, 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 YS08 YCY registered?

YS08 YCY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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