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H7 PLL

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,028 mi
Last recorded113,028 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 PLL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 113,028 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 92,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 756,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 75,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing uneven on outer edges

Pass 25 May 2016 69,695 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,900 miles

Chassis number on windscreen different from chassis number on drivers door frame and different to number logged with DVLA.

Front windscreen has light stonechip damage.

Fail 14 Mar 2015 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Chassis number on windscreen different from chassis number on drivers door frame and different to number logged with DVLA.

Front windscreen has light stonechip damage.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,150 miles

rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 23 May 2013 51,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,606 miles

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

headlight aims on upper limits

Pass 12 May 2011 33,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 33,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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H7 PLL is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H7 PLL, 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 H7 PLL registered?

H7 PLL is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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