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B3 DGV

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,177 mi
Last recorded113,177 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 DGV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,471 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 110,116 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 104,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,504 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,394 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 98,907 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 83,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 81,415 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,386 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,763 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,840 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 DGV is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DGV, 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.

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What year was B3 DGV registered?

B3 DGV is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is B3 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 DGV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 DGV have outstanding finance?

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