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300 BJ

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,476 mi
Last recorded76,476 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 BJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,314 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 May 2019 76,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 76,047 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 67,024 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2013 51,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,413 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 39,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,741 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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300 BJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 300 BJ, 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 300 BJ registered?

300 BJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 300 BJ safe to buy?

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