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YX08 XBL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 XBL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 123,347 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,843 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 120,843 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper has a near side calliper fitted too off side of vehicle

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,292 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,333 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 103,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,746 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 30 Jan 2014 82,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, any futher wear will result in cords/ply to be exsposed advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, any futher wear will result in cords/ply to be exsposed advise replacement

offside front wheel arch lining/cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,581 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,616 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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YX08 XBL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX08 XBL, 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 YX08 XBL registered?

YX08 XBL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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