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SP57 FVE

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,717 mi
Last recorded94,717 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,717 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,145 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 90,288 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,243 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both Rear Brake Hoses Rubbing On Suspension Arms

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Brake Hose Fouling On Anti Roll Bar Drop Link

Pass 3 May 2022 87,764 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust clamp split

underbody and suspension component undersealed

Fail 25 Sep 2021 87,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp split

underbody and components undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,343 miles

o/s/front tyre cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2020 87,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/front back plate insecure

o/s/front tyre cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,040 miles

front brakes poor

Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,038 miles

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

front brakes poor

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,085 miles

Chassis number changed from one displayed on windscreen

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis number changed from one displayed on windscreen

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 32,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light illuminated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,244 miles

Emissions level too low to register on diesel smoke machine.

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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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SP57 FVE is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP57 FVE, 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 SP57 FVE registered?

SP57 FVE is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is SP57 FVE safe to buy?

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