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DS08 OPH

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 OPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 84,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing upper (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays/side trays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall slight damaged areas

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,528 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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DS08 OPH is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS08 OPH, 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 DS08 OPH registered?

DS08 OPH is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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