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DK08 PYH

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,035 mi
Last recorded57,035 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 PYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,433 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,445 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 43,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,524 miles

engine cover fitted

undrtray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,051 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 25,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,729 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,788 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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DK08 PYH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK08 PYH, 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 DK08 PYH registered?

DK08 PYH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DK08 PYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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