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M300 JDB

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,651 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,520 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,770 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder is heavily cracked and perished. Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,100 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 51,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,134 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,155 miles

rear tyres on 2-3mm and punctured.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,435 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 JDB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M300 JDB, 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 JDB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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