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D3 MGS

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,133 mi
Last recorded105,133 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MGS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

rear axle beam crossmember rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2025 103,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 101,596 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 101,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 93,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,208 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,014 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,800 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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D3 MGS is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 D3 MGS, 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 D3 MGS registered?

D3 MGS is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is D3 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MGS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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