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M300 KAJ

2008 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,848 mi
Last recorded84,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,379 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 84,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 79,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,703 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,703 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,673 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 KAJ is a 2008 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

M300 KAJ is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is M300 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 KAJ shows 14 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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