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BK54 DMS

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DMS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,766 miles

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

Offside Front daytime lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm this IS the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering reservior damp

steering heavy

Fail 2 Jun 2026 116,766 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 2 bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front daytime lamp not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm this IS the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering reservior damp

steering heavy

Pass 3 May 2025 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 109,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge close to cords

Pass 21 May 2024 100,844 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 100,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 100,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,181 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 68,025 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2018 68,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2017 57,306 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 57,306 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,075 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 26 Nov 2013 36,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,523 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,697 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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BK54 DMS is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK54 DMS, 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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BK54 DMS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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