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AR08 CAR

2018 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,633 mi
Last recorded48,633 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 CAR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 48,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 28,733 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 10,478 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 10,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 8,736 miles

under trays fitted

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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AR08 CAR is a 2018 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,516 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 AR08 CAR, 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 8 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 CAR registered?

AR08 CAR is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is AR08 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 CAR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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