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M8 DNF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,624 mi
Last recorded112,624 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DNF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,624 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 112,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 111,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,983 miles

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,662 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,782 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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M8 DNF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M8 DNF, 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 M8 DNF registered?

M8 DNF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is M8 DNF safe to buy?

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