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H111 REN

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,650 mi
Last recorded48,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH111 REN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,650 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,816 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 40,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,244 miles

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,003 miles

Both front brake discs have very slight surface corrosion to the inner face.

Both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,518 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,213 miles

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

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

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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H111 REN is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H111 REN, 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 H111 REN registered?

H111 REN is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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