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ALP 117A

2008 BMW Alpina

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 117A
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,524 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,636 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 103,738 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 24,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

slight deterioration in exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,558 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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ALP 117A is a 2008 BMW Alpina in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALP 117A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALP 117A?

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What year was ALP 117A registered?

ALP 117A is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is ALP 117A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 117A shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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