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M300 BAJ

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 BAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 99,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,957 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bumpy under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plates not correctly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bumpy under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,250 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 69,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting point snapped (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,221 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,535 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,331 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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M300 BAJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M300 BAJ, 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 M300 BAJ registered?

M300 BAJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is M300 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 BAJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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