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M30 GAG

2008 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 GAG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,540 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 76,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged very close to cord and legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,960 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,710 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 25,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 11,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 8,792 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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M30 GAG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Black 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 M30 GAG, 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 M30 GAG registered?

M30 GAG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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