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P111 CJK

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,185 mi
Last recorded171,185 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 CJK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 167,127 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 164,120 miles

tyre warning light staying on

Fail 7 Dec 2020 164,120 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre warning light staying on

Pass 11 Dec 2019 161,609 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 161,400 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 157,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 151,589 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 145,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine oil on min

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 138,271 miles

dampness around nearside front hub and suspension area

Pass 11 Dec 2014 130,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 26 Nov 2013 117,131 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,680 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,819 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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P111 CJK is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P111 CJK, 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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P111 CJK is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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