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B3 MUH

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,206 mi
Last recorded73,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 62,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 60,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,361 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 24,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 24,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,522 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,119 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 MUH is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUH, 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 MUH registered?

B3 MUH is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is B3 MUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MUH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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