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P1 VHF

2008 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 VHF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 84,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,862 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 69,620 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,098 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,060 miles

both front tyres splitting on sidewalls

o/s wiper

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,215 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,165 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,120 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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P1 VHF is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Grey 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 P1 VHF, 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 P1 VHF registered?

P1 VHF is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is P1 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 VHF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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