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M23 DCK

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,407 mi
Last recorded93,407 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 DCK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 93,407 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 93,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2025 91,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front oil cooler pipe bent and kinked

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,903 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass hazy (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front oil cooler pipe bent and kinked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 84,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated suspect os rear pad sensor (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off magnetic (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad wire incorrectly routed (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass hazy (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front oil cooler pipe bent and kinked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off magnetic (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,123 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,614 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2017 64,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,606 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,532 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 32,215 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,037 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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M23 DCK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M23 DCK, 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 M23 DCK registered?

M23 DCK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is M23 DCK safe to buy?

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