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M300 DND

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,040 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 110,719 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Level sensor broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,719 miles

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

Central Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Level sensor broken

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Parking brake only jet met minimum performance

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inside edge, 265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic covers fitted

brake fluid change overdue, inspection due soon

Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,309 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,013 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 89,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 86,924 miles

Nearside Front slight dampness from rack gaiter

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear slight binding from rear brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front slight dampness from rack gaiter

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Rear slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,963 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 DND is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DND, 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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M300 DND is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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