CarVerify

Free Car Check

JAG 4B

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,717 mi
Last recorded59,717 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 4B
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 56,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,566 miles

offside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

Pass 19 Apr 2018 51,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,898 miles

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,717 miles

Both rear brake pipes are starting to bubble underneath the protective outer coating

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm - misting with oil (2.4.G.2)

OSF TYRE has a small cut in the tread deep enough to reach the chords

OSF TYRE has damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm - misting with oil (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,009 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,169 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,922 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
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JAG 4B is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JAG 4B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JAG 4B?

You can check the full history of JAG 4B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JAG 4B registered?

JAG 4B is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is JAG 4B safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAG 4B shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAG 4B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JAG 4B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.