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AP08 DYY

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2025 114,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,051 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 23 May 2017 111,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,765 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,786 miles

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 Jan 2012 47,516 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2011 29,510 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres around 3mm tread left

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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AP08 DYY is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AP08 DYY, 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

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What year was AP08 DYY registered?

AP08 DYY is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AP08 DYY safe to buy?

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