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G14 DBO

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 DBO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,252 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,017 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 75,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,124 miles

Under trays & under bonnet covers fitted

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,357 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,965 miles

front brake pads 80%worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,946 miles

front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,141 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,492 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres on 3mil nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,847 miles

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

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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G14 DBO is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G14 DBO, 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 G14 DBO registered?

G14 DBO is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is G14 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 DBO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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