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M300 MYK

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 126,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top Arm (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,084 miles

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

Front bumper damaged not likely to become detached

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 93,452 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 81,958 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Aug 2022 76,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,974 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,598 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 69,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 66,563 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 56,403 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 32,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 19,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 19,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,395 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 MYK is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MYK, 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 MYK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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