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FD57 YXG

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,688 mi
Last recorded172,688 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 172,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 169,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 164,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 157,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 149,406 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,428 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,177 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 127,681 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 115,738 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 103,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 94,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FD57 YXG is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FD57 YXG, 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 FD57 YXG registered?

FD57 YXG is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is FD57 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 YXG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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