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DA58 WAO

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,615 mi
Last recorded83,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA58 WAO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 83,482 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 80,037 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 73,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,649 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,102 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 28,901 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA58 WAO is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA58 WAO, 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 DA58 WAO registered?

DA58 WAO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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