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W28 SLG

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,313 mi
Last recorded108,313 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 SLG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,313 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,220 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 99,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,738 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stretched (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stretched (5.2.3 (k))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 61,939 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 57,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,793 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre on 2.3mm.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 18,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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W28 SLG is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W28 SLG, 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 W28 SLG registered?

W28 SLG is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is W28 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 SLG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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