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B3 DFL

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DFL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 64,029 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 62,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,811 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 48,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,928 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outter shoulders of tread.

Pass 3 May 2011 31,937 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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B3 DFL is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 DFL, 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

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What year was B3 DFL registered?

B3 DFL is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is B3 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DFL shows 15 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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