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FJ08 FFA

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FFA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,457 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,620 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 86,079 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 86,074 miles

Electrical wiring insecure main feed across engine (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,950 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 67,025 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 29 May 2014 56,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 53,021 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,629 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,949 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 FFA is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ08 FFA, 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 FJ08 FFA registered?

FJ08 FFA is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FJ08 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 FFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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