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FJ08 FBD

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,987 mi
Last recorded125,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 122,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,029 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 103,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,045 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 92,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread/advise tracking checked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,687 miles

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

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

front brake disks corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,607 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 53,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,528 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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FJ08 FBD is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ08 FBD, 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 FJ08 FBD registered?

FJ08 FBD is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FJ08 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 FBD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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