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E12 ALP

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 113,935 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 106,940 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 106,940 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,778 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 92,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,143 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,655 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,616 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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E12 ALP is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 E12 ALP, 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 E12 ALP registered?

E12 ALP is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is E12 ALP safe to buy?

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