2008 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · E3 DYG
2008 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 112,631 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E3 DYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 112,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E3 DYG Mileage History
- 04/11/2021110,328 mi
- 20/10/2022111,218 mi+890 mi
- 25/06/2025112,631 mi+1,413 mi
Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E3 DYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW M3 (E3 DYG) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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