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F1 RAK

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RAK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 48,045 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 39,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,187 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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F1 RAK is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F1 RAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F1 RAK registered?

F1 RAK is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is F1 RAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 RAK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F1 RAK have outstanding finance?

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