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D12 MCW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,800 mi
Last recorded18,800 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 MCW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 18,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 18,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 18,157 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 17,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 17,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 16,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 16,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 15,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,288 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 12,391 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 11,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 10,260 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 8,445 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 6,577 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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D12 MCW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D12 MCW, 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

How do I check the history of D12 MCW?

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What year was D12 MCW registered?

D12 MCW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is D12 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 MCW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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