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M300 SDE

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 SDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,726 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 93,015 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 86,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 265/35/19xly michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2018 82,557 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,687 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2012 43,792 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,107 miles

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

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

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

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 SDE is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SDE, 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

How do I check the history of M300 SDE?

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What year was M300 SDE registered?

M300 SDE is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is M300 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SDE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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