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DN57 HNM

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,938 mi
Last recorded92,938 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 HNM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,922 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 90,674 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 89,061 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,400 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 25 Nov 2020 85,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,285 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 77,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,307 miles

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

Fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,974 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,168 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,625 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,349 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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DN57 HNM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN57 HNM, 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 DN57 HNM registered?

DN57 HNM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is DN57 HNM safe to buy?

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