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J400 ALP

2009 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,926 mi
Last recorded141,926 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 139,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,484 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,227 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 125,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.61 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 117,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 40,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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J400 ALP is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 J400 ALP, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J400 ALP registered?

J400 ALP is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is J400 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 ALP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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