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R16 DWA

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,001 mi
Last recorded66,001 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DWA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,906 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,268 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 64,268 miles

Windscreen washer not working washers were blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,867 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,023 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,349 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,986 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R16 DWA is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey 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 R16 DWA, 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 R16 DWA registered?

R16 DWA is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is R16 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 DWA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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