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AP08 DZB

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,958 mi
Last recorded128,958 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DZB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 128,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2024 121,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,242 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 112,242 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,311 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust holes and blowing noisey (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through bald area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through bald area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through bald area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,041 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 93,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,042 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,455 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,095 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,626 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 5 Sep 2014 43,583 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,780 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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AP08 DZB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP08 DZB, 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 AP08 DZB registered?

AP08 DZB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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