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DS08 WKE

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WKE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,567 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,677 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,218 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,935 miles

under trays fitted engine cover fitted eml on

Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,836 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 42,836 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,212 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,959 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 WKE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

DS08 WKE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is DS08 WKE safe to buy?

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