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R28 EBB

2008 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 EBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 112,850 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,370 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 84,090 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Slight lip front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,469 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,200 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)

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,124 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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R28 EBB is a 2008 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R28 EBB, 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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R28 EBB is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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