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FJ08 FFS

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FFS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,441 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 142,682 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 141,770 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 141,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,872 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,304 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,326 miles

front brake discs worn

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 125,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 124,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement very bottom bush in the hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,846 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriate

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

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,340 miles

both front tyres on limit recommend attention soon.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,282 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,040 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 FFS is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

FJ08 FFS is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FJ08 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 FFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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