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B5 BMU

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 109,656 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 109,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 107,506 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 102,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 102,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both loweer front pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,130 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,712 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,006 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre has split in the side wall

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

previous failure of offside front tyre cut to outer wall has glue type substance applied to cut

warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,457 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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B5 BMU is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 B5 BMU, 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 B5 BMU registered?

B5 BMU is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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