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M300 LJL

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 LJL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 88,966 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 87,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 85,576 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 59,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 51,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,840 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 32,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 25,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LJL is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJL, 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

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What year was M300 LJL registered?

M300 LJL is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is M300 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 LJL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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