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R80 DBJ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,390 mi
Last recorded32,390 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 DBJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 32,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 32,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 28,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly marked (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

vehicle modified

Pass 11 May 2017 27,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,489 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 17,489 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,850 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,428 miles

N/S/F brake disc has slight cracking

O/S/F brake disc has slight cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,428 miles

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

N/S/F brake disc has slight cracking

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

O/S/F brake disc has slight cracking

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.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' (8.3.1e)

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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R80 DBJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R80 DBJ, 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 R80 DBJ registered?

R80 DBJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is R80 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 DBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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