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YW08 LFA

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,532 mi
Last recorded62,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,532 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 27 Jul 2024 60,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s advise check

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,958 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 53,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,306 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,761 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 30,754 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 28,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,842 miles

Front Passenger seatbelt twisted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Passenger seatbelt twisted

Pass 24 May 2011 12,939 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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YW08 LFA 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 78.9%.

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 YW08 LFA, 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 YW08 LFA?

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What year was YW08 LFA registered?

YW08 LFA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is YW08 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW08 LFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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