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M300 STF

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 82,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 81,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,651 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,112 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,974 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,241 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,743 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 21,743 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,236 miles

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 STF is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 STF, 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 STF?

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What year was M300 STF registered?

M300 STF is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M300 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 STF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M300 STF have outstanding finance?

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