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K888 SJG

2010 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,897 mi
Last recorded106,897 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Alpina76,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 SJG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,123 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 99,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 95,579 miles

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

Offside Rear spring not broken but car sitting low o/s/r

Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear spring appears to have collapsed as car sitting low on that side

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,568 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates ,letter spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 86,905 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2019 86,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 May 2018 80,782 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 16 May 2018 80,782 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,726 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 75,726 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,397 miles

Damage to inner wall of o/side front tyre.

Damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,841 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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K888 SJG is a 2010 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 76,130 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 K888 SJG, 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 16 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K888 SJG registered?

K888 SJG is a 2010 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is K888 SJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K888 SJG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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