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M300 SYK

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,025 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,828 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,566 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 68,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,612 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing adjusting collar (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR TYRES ON TREAD LIMITS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,607 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,548 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 SYK 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 88.2%.

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 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 SYK, 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 SYK registered?

M300 SYK is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is M300 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 SYK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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