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K300 NAM

2008 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 NAM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 78,702 miles

Both front tyres have slight perishing to outer shoulders

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,706 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,182 miles

adv rear pads wearing very low

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,437 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 37,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,999 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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K300 NAM is a 2008 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K300 NAM, 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 K300 NAM registered?

K300 NAM is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is K300 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K300 NAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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