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N6 SAM

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,446 mi
Last recorded137,446 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 SAM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 136,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 134,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 133,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 130,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,294 miles

Engine oil leak, but doesn't contaminate suspension/braking system

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,040 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2018 117,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,030 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one section not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 86,638 miles

N/S/F tyre has outer edgew wear

slight coolant leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,128 miles

both rear tyres just on makers wear limits

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,632 miles

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

both side rear tyres wearing inside

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,994 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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N6 SAM is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N6 SAM, 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

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What year was N6 SAM registered?

N6 SAM is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is N6 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 SAM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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