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M300 BGT

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 BGT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 81,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,315 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,315 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 71,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wire broken (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 May 2017 63,665 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 59,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,675 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 7 May 2014 47,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,969 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 31,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 BGT is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M300 BGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M300 BGT?

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What year was M300 BGT registered?

M300 BGT is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is M300 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 BGT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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