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DJ53 BMW

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,743 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,278 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,196 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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DJ53 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 DJ53 BMW, 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 DJ53 BMW registered?

DJ53 BMW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is DJ53 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ53 BMW shows 17 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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