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B16 CMF

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CMF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 124,251 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 May 2025 124,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2024 119,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 119,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 115,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 115,356 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 111,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,483 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,296 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure drivers sunvisor broken and blocking drivers view of the road (8.1.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 63,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs lipped inner faces

condensation to o/s/r light unit lens

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,920 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 37,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,263 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,824
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,905
coil spring broken 1,148
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 717
brake binding 519
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B16 CMF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 CMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Brera typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 CMF registered?

B16 CMF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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