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YY08 UYN

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,981 mi
Last recorded87,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UYN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2024 87,981 miles

Vehicle has no airbags fitted. Vehicle is obviously used as a track car. As seen in inspection manual.

a car converted for competition rally use must have the rear seats removed, be fitted with a roll cage and full harness seat belts, may not be fitted with components such as brake servo, power steering or airbags

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,180 miles

245/35/ZR19/93Y x 2 = 2mm.

265/35/ZR19/98Y x 2 = 3mm.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,951 miles

O/S/R ABS wiring insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,765 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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YY08 UYN is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY08 UYN, 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 YY08 UYN registered?

YY08 UYN is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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