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E3 DYG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 110,328 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,064 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))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 103,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres on or close to legal limit

slight blow in rear exhaust joints

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,608 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes insecure (2.3.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres on or close to legal limit

slight blow in rear exhaust joints

Pass 18 Feb 2016 82,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 56,523 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,079 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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E3 DYG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc 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 E3 DYG, 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 E3 DYG registered?

E3 DYG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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