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M321 GMG

2008 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,486 mi
Last recorded82,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 GMG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 82,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 82,188 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,513 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,376 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,616 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has no visable tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has no visable tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,202 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,597 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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M321 GMG is a 2008 BMW M3 in Blue 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 M321 GMG, 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 M321 GMG registered?

M321 GMG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M321 GMG safe to buy?

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