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FA57 ALP

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 123,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,781 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 123,326 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 121,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 118,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 116,540 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,663 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,966 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 69,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 56,118 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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FA57 ALP is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FA57 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA57 ALP registered?

FA57 ALP is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is FA57 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 ALP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA57 ALP have outstanding finance?

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