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B8 XRX

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 XRX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,812 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 181,729 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 163,751 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the flexi from master (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S outer sill holed and corroded front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holed and corroded sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 78,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 157,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 122,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,264 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 70,263 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,352 miles

rear silencer coroding

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,002 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 43,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 22,760 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B8 XRX is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 B8 XRX, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B8 XRX registered?

B8 XRX is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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