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D18 RET

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,180 mi
Last recorded63,180 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 RET
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,659 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,310 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 53,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,578 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,015 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps fractured but still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 37,012 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both rear exhaust clamps fractured but still secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre(punctured)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,517 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 14,015 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D18 RET is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D18 RET, 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 D18 RET registered?

D18 RET is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is D18 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for D18 RET shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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