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M300 LRC

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 81,424 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,936 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 74,922 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 74,922 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 64,862 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,878 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,717 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,243 miles

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)

brake discs corroded

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 LRC is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LRC, 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 LRC registered?

M300 LRC is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is M300 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 LRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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