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C2 JSV

1988 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,058 mi
Last recorded83,058 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW Alpina101,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JSV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,293 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,964 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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C2 JSV is a 1988 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 101,258 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 C2 JSV, 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 38 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 JSV registered?

C2 JSV is a 1988 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is C2 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 JSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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