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DL08 BVW

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 BVW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 116,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 113,523 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2024 110,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 106,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 101,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,430 miles

front under tray damaged & hanging low

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,458 miles

Offside Rear Fuel sealing O ring perished

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,312 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,093 miles

Rear Number plate is in a poor condition

Various small stone chips in zone A & B

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,923 miles

Rear brake pads are 75% worn

Differential drive pinion oil seal is leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,443 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges and splits on side walls

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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DL08 BVW is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DL08 BVW, 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 DL08 BVW registered?

DL08 BVW is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is DL08 BVW safe to buy?

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