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D12 DED

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DED
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 73,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,967 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,980 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 64,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 53,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 41,077 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 41,077 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,673 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 35,372 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 21,148 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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D12 DED is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D12 DED, 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 D12 DED registered?

D12 DED is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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