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D8 OHC

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 OHC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 95,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 93,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,912 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 78,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2018 72,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,406 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 30,177 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 30,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 17,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,446 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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D8 OHC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D8 OHC, 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 D8 OHC registered?

D8 OHC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is D8 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 OHC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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