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J97 JAM

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,106 mi
Last recorded64,106 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ97 JAM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn -----245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM / Inner edge worn -----265/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 55,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 45,086 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,973 miles

Nail in tyre o/s/f

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,146 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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,989 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 26,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,068 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)

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,109 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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J97 JAM 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 94.1%.

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 J97 JAM, 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 J97 JAM registered?

J97 JAM is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is J97 JAM safe to buy?

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